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- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Win a copy of Victory to Defeat | All About History
At the end of the First World War, the British Army was among the largest and most effective fighting forces in the world So why, when war returned to Western Europe 20 years later, was it so catastrophically bested by a resurgent German military? This is the subject of the latest book from Dr Robert Lyman, who along with co-author Richard Dannatt give their verdict on the decline of the
- All About History issue preview – D-Day, the first detective, Aztec . . .
On 6 June 2024 we’ll be marking the 80th anniversary of one of the most important Allied operations of World War II, D-Day This unprecedented beach landing of Allied forces looking to liberate France from Nazi occupation was many weeks and months in the making, but in only a few hours the tide was already beginning to turn For this issue of All About History, we wanted to take a microscope
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