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...