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13 Ways the English Language Changed Beyond Recognition

You’d Be Shocked at How These Common Words Were Pronounced

English has changed so dramatically over the years, that texts from the medieval era are barely legible for modern English speakers. Why?

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The Horrible Reign of Richard II of England

A History of Betrayal and Intrigue for the Crown of England

The War of the Roses tore England apart between 1455 and 1487, but its seeds were planted long before that...

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10 Beautiful English Poems Everyone Must Know

10 Beautiful Works of English Poetry Everyone Must Know

If you are a lover of poetry, then these are poems you should definitely read.

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This Is How Shakespeare’s Plays Were Meant to Be Performed

How Shakespeare's plays and sonnets were meant to be read, and why it matters

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Shakespeare Didn’t Coin These 10 Terms, But He Popularized Them

10 Words We Use Every Day That Shakespeare Made Popular

Shakespeare is believed to have invented 1,700 words, but these 10 should be taken off the list, as he didn't invent, but popularized them.

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QUIZ: Can You Guess What These Words Used to Mean?

These 14 words have really strayed away from their original meaning, can you guess what words like 'girl' and 'clue' used to mean?

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QUIZ: Do You Know These Words and Phrases In Old English?

For those of you who want to test their knowledge of Shakespearean English, we welcome you to try this quite challenging quiz.

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Learn All About the History of the English Language

Ever wondered where the English language came from and how it evolved over time? If so, then this is the perfect video for you!

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Which Shakespeare Quote Reflects Your Coming Year?

Which Shakespeare Quote Represents Your Year Ahead?

Want to know which of Shakespeare's famous quotes perfectly reflects your year to come? Take this quiz and discover the answer for yourself.

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7 History Facts That You Shouldn't Believe

7 History Facts That Aren't Actually True

Here are seven well-known history facts we should have never believed.

Art

Revisit Shakespeare's Plays With These Lovely Animations!

Get to know Shakespeare's plays a lot better with these 12 animated summaries.

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Have You Read the 5 Greatest Poems Ever Written?

Discover some of the greatest poems that the history of literature has ever seen, along with a detailed analysis to complement them.

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The 10 Greatest Romeo and Juliet Quotes Explained

Timeless Quotes That Show the Staggering Power of Love

Learn more about the world's most popular play ever written, with these ten quotations and matching contextual explanations.

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Take Our Shakespeare Test: Are you Smart Enough to Pass?

Shakespeare is the greastest poet ever, arguably. Therefore, you have to be pretty civilized to know his works well. Let's see if you can pass this quiz!

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How Influenced Are You by Older Forms of English?

TEST: Do You Speak Modern or an Older Form of English?

It doesn't matter how young or old you are, you'd be surprised how much of an influence old-fashioned forms of English have had on you...

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How Far Back in Time Could You Go and Still Understand English?

Languages are born, change, and die. English, we presume, is no exception. So how far back in time could you go and still understand anything...?

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Words of Wisdom from William Shakespeare

8 Great Quotations from the Brilliant William Shakespeare

One of the greatest writers the world has ever seen has these words of wisdom to impart...

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If You're Going to Insult, Do It With Style!

you did not want to get on Shakespeare's bad side, for you might get one of these...

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