With candor and cunning, sex historian Kate Lister chronicles the curious journey of an ancient, honest word with innocent origins and a now-scandalous connotation in this uproarious love letter to etymology, queens, cows and all...

Shakespeare's tragedies...were tragic. But they had some jokes. They also changed the way tragedies were written. Characters like Hamlet, Macbeth, and King Lear had tragic outcomes, but they were sympathetic characters in a lot of ways....

Explore William Shakespeare’s classic tragedy, “Hamlet,” a play about conspiracy, deception and the tragic consequences of indecision. -- “Who’s there?” Whispered in the dark, this question begins a tale of conspiracy, deception and...

In which John Green teaches you about Hamlet, William Shakespeare's longest and most-performed play. People love Hamlet. The play that is, not necessarily the character. Hamlet is a Tragedy with a capital T (I guess I don't have to point...

This week, we're learning about sonnets, and English Literature's best-known purveyor of those fourteen-line paeans, William Shakespeare. We'll look at a few of Willy Shakes's biggest hits, including Sonnet 18, "Shall I compare thee to a...

"You're a fishmonger!" By taking a closer look at Shakespeare's words--specifically his insults--we see why he is known as a master playwright whose works transcend time and appeal to audiences all over the world.

"The Tempest" by William Shakespeare is a captivating play that delves into themes of magic, power, and the nature of storytelling. Through the character of Prospero, Shakespeare explores the parallels between the world of the play and...

"The Tempest" by Shakespeare is a thought-provoking play that delves into themes of revenge, forgiveness, power, and illusion. Through the use of doubling and mirroring, Shakespeare challenges the audience to reflect on moral ambiguity...

This video explores the themes of colonialism, power dynamics, and language in Shakespeare's play "The Tempest." It delves into the complex relationships between the characters, particularly focusing on the oppression of Caliban and the...

Caliban's Speech from The Tempest

What’s So Special About Shakespeare? – Book

Lori Shorr reflects on the lasting impact of her junior year English teacher, Mr. Monk, at Bethel Park High School. As a first-generation college student from Pittsburgh, she had never read Shakespeare before taking his course. Mr. Monk...

This video explores the enduring relevance and impact of Shakespeare's works, emphasizing that his words were meant to be spoken and performed rather than just read silently. It highlights how Shakespeare's creativity with language has...

This video examines mood in poetry.

This video is about comparing American and British theater and the influences still relevant today.

Explore the beauty and complexity of Shakespeare's sonnets, where love, time, and the human experience intertwine in 14 lines of poetic mastery. Delve into the structured elegance of iambic pentameter and intricate rhyme schemes as each...

In this video, the speaker explains the structure of a sonnet, a poetic form consisting of 14 lines written in iambic pentameter.

Howcast -If you struggle for the right words when proposing a toast, it's time to discover and unleash your inner Shakespeare.

For those special occasions, say it with a sonnet -- a 14-line poem in iambic pentameter. You don't have to be Shakespeare, either, just follow these tips.

William Shakespeare is one of the most influential playwrights and poets in history. Born in 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon, England, he wrote 39 plays, 154 sonnets, and countless poems that continue to be studied and performed worldwide....

What is going on at Open AI and why was Sam Altman fired? Let's look at the timeline of events and possible theories about the leadership change.

This video is answering the question of what was the Globe Theatre.

In this video, Nova takes kids on a fun and educational adventure exploring the world of theater. They learn about different types of plays, the history of theater, and the various roles and responsibilities involved in putting on a...

This video is answering the question of who watched Shakespeare's plays.