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William Shakespeare.

No one did it like The Bard, so it’s no surprise that some myths about him and his writing have seeped into our culture over time. Let’s debunk some of the biggest ones.

Meredith Danko


Learn about the man behind the mask.

On November 5, people across Great Britain celebrate Guy Fawkes Night with bonfires and fireworks. But who was Guy Fawkes and why does he have a celebration named after him?

Claire Cock-Starkey




Scrooge at his own grave in ‘A Christmas Carol’ (1951)

As you get ready to revisit ‘A Christmas Carol’ for the holiday season, we’d recommend watching these Charles Dickens adaptations, too.

AJ DiCosimo












'Tis the season to head to the polls.

There were some very compelling reasons for picking the first Tuesday in November as Election Day—at least, they were when that date was chosen.

Meredith Danko