The Real Macbeth | All About History He's known for his treachery, ruthlessness, and dealings with witches - but Shakespeare's Macbeth was based on a real Scottish king, whose life was full of bloodshed
Shakespeares Hidden Codes Of Rebellion | All About History At around the same time, Shakespeare wrote King Lear, Othello and Macbeth, all plays warning against unjust and persecuting rule, which many Catholics felt James I was guilty of
Why do actors avoid saying the word ‘Macbeth?’ The superstitions concerning the play Macbeth mean that many actors avoid saying its name while in a theatre If an actor does utter the name of the famous Shakespeare play before a performance they are made to leave the building, spin around three times, spit, curse then knock before they’re allowed to return The superstitions run so deep that even the opening lines are believed to be
A history of Scottish castles | All About History Dr Nicki Scott is a cultural resources adviser at Historic Scotland, an executive agency of the Scottish government charged with safeguarding the nation’s historic environment and promoting its understanding and enjoyment on behalf of Scottish ministers When were the first castles built in Scotland? Early examples of castles first appear in Scotland in the 1100s – it’s likely that Norman
Amazing Gifts for History Lovers – Essential 2025 guide £16 to £25 Shakespeare 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle This 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle features depictions of some of the Bard’s most beloved works From Romeo Juliet to Macbeth, this is a beautifully illustrated puzzle that should prove to be a real challenge
Kate Webster: The Victorian maid who boiled her mistress Only 15 per cent of murders in Victorian Britain were committed by women Females were more likely to be victims than perpetrators, and the few murders that were committed by women were mostly in self-defence against abusive partners However, some of the grim tales of Victorian murderesses are among the most horrifying and grisly of the era Julia Martha Thomas was known in her small