by CCash | Apr 21, 2025 | Blog, Podcast Episodes
In Shakespeare’s play, Antony and Cleopatra, Cleopatra declares “It is my birth-day: I had thought to have held it poor: but, since my lord Is Antony again, I will be Cleopatra.” Indicating that she was relieved to be marking the occasion in a better way. Julius...
by CCash | Apr 21, 2025 | Detailed Show Notes
The Greeks are credited with the origin of the idea of a birthday celebration, as they were known to celebrate the birthdays of their gods. Romans followed suit, and expanded the tradition to include non-religious celebrations as well. Title page of the 1498 edition...
by CCash | Apr 22, 2024 | Blog, Podcast Episodes
Unlock detailed show notes & bonus episodes by becoming a patron. This website contains affiliate links. There is something uniquely fascinating about the place where someone famous was born and grew up. As many of us travel long distances just for the chance...
by CCash | Mar 7, 2022 | Blog, Podcast Episodes
This post contains affiliate links. Please support our show by becoming a patron. Welcome to Episode 203 of That Shakespeare Life In Shakespeare’s Pericles, the character Thasia gives birth on a ship at sea and, dying in childbirth, is thrown overboard in her coffin...
