Did Shakespeare Hire Sword Masters? (New on YouTube)

Did Shakespeare Hire Sword Masters? (New on YouTube)

In Shakespeare’s England, swords were a common element of basic dress, both for protection of the wearer who might at any time find himself challenged to a duel or need to defend himself against an attack, but also because a sword was part of the costume or daily...
Did Shakespeare Have a Dog?

Did Shakespeare Have a Dog?

William Shakespeare mentions the word “dog” or “dogs” several hundred times in his works collectively. Shakespeare was the first writer to use the noun “Watchdog” (in the Tempest) and he is credited with coining the phrase “a dog will have his day” which is featured...