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That Shakespeare Life

Hosted by Cassidy Cash, That Shakespeare Life takes you behind the curtain and into the real life of William Shakespeare. Get bonus episodes on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more ... Read more

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Real 16thC Canon Law in Measure for Measure

Real 16thC Canon Law in Measure for Measure

In Shakespeare’s play, Measure for Measure, there’s a fictional court case against Claudio for extra-marital misconduct.... Read more

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The Arrival of the Exclamation Point During Shakespeare's Lifetime

The Arrival of the Exclamation Point During Shakespeare's Lifetime

In his 1611 English to French dictionary, Randle Cotgrave defines the exclamation point as “the point of admiration and ... Read more

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