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Hello there, I'm Cassidy Cash.

I believe that if you want to understand Shakesepeare's works, then learning about the man himself is essential. Each week, I explore the life of William Shakespeare, sharing my discoveries along the way. My work focuses on helping fellow Shakespeareans learn something new about the bard.  I love coffee almost as much as I love Shakespeare. I live in Birmingham, AL with my husband, two boys, and a small zoo of rescue animals. You can read more of my story here on the about page.

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Did Shakespeare Have a Toilet?

Did Shakespeare Have a Toilet?

by | Apr 25, 2020 | ,

Hello there! I’m Cassidy Cash. Here on Did Shakespeare we explore the ordinary life things that show up in Shakespeare’s plays, and examine what they would have been like for William Shakespeare himself by asking good questions, then exploring what we can find out to...

Did Shakespeare Have a Door Bell?

Did Shakespeare Have a Door Bell?

by | Apr 18, 2020 | ,

One of the most ordinary domestic things I think about when it comes to life of William Shakespeare is how did someone notify the resident of a home that they had arrived. Did they knock? Did they yell? Or did they use a door bell? Why was the first electric door bell...

3 Reasons Shakespeare’s Dark Lady Isn’t a Lover

3 Reasons Shakespeare’s Dark Lady Isn’t a Lover

by | Apr 13, 2020 | ,

I have five reasons Shakespeare’s Dark Lady isn’t a lover. I am going to outline three of my favorites and show you exactly why the passion Shakespeare expressed in his sonnets was not for a mysterious mistress, but instead for the theater itself. (Note: I’ve put...