Ophelia - From "Hamlet," Ophelia is known for her beauty and tragic story. The name is derived from the Greek word "ophelos," meaning "help" or "benefit. Juliet - The iconic heroine of "Romeo and ...
How was William Shakespeare’s work influenced by ancient Greece? Credit: ell brown. CC BY 2.0/flickr It was once believed that Shakespeare was intimately familiar with ancient Greek tragedies and ...
Making a selection of objects from the British Museum and collections across the UK, Neil MacGregor uncovers the stories they tell about Shakespeare's world.
Yeah, a little Indian baby! This is so Hollywood ... People go to outdoor productions of Shakespeare all the time, I can see this being really engaging. Director 2: Well not me.