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Dave Hannigan: A trip to England offered my American sons a lesson on Irish history
A winding route through an ancient Irish part of town. We passed Pat Benson’s Boxing Academy, a club tracing its origins back ...
FEDERAL FALLOUT | 'Hate to see it go': Local groups, community members lament humanities cuts, say NEH funding has lasting impact on region
Federal Fallout is a Tribune-Democrat news series addressing the potential local impact of funding cuts. JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – More than 30 years ago, a National Endowment for the Humanities grant sent ...
‘I were but little happy, if I could say how much’: Shakespeare’s insights on happiness have held up for more than 400 years
The meaning of ‘happiness’ was in flux in Shakespeare’s England, and his plays capture many senses of the word.
Happy birthday, Shakespeare! Our favorite sayings, and some that missed the mark
Though he was born centuries ago, we're still watching his plays and studying his works. And his words continue to resonate today.
Trolling feels like a modern phenomenon, but its roots go back to William Shakespeare and beyond
Many of us have tussled online with internet trolls but did you know that trolling has its roots in Ancient Greece?
Letter fragment suggests Shakespeare did not abandon his wife in Stratford
New analysis of a letter fragment mentioning Shakespeare and his wife suggests the couple lived together in London in the ...
Headlines: Bike patrol threat and NHS lottery
Here's our daily pick of stories from across local websites in the West of England, and interesting content from social media ...
John Higgins can roll back the years to claim another world snooker title at The Crucible
The World Snooker Championship is deep into the first week and defending champion Kyren Wilson and previous winner Neil ...
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The quaint medieval English town where Shakespeare was born—and you can visit his family home
In the heart of Warwickshire, located along the banks of the River Avon, lies Stratford-upon-Avon, a town famous for its ...
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Why was Shakespeare so special?
They’re about our minds and our bodies. William Shakespeare: The life and legacy of England’s bard. documentWilliam Shakespeare: The life and legacy of England’s bard A timeline of ...
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Romeo vs. Juliet Delivers a Fantasy Western Spin on a Shakespeare Classic
Juliet: A Kill Shakespeare Adventure. This bold reimagining is hitting stores just in time for World Shakespeare Day, and IGN has an exclusive preview. Check out the slideshow gallery below for a ...