In honor of National Farmers Day, we’re discussing Shakespeare’s connection with farming! Was Shakespeare a Farmer? No. Well, Will...

In honor of World Animal Day, we’ll explore Shakespeare’s references to dogs, lions, & wolves. What did they symbolize? How can this...

In honor of National Hair Day, let’s take a peek at popular hairstyles for Elizabethan women! Length of Hair An unmarried woman kept her...

In honor of National Cooking Day, we’re sharing 3 Elizabethan recipes for desserts mentioned in Shakespeare’s plays! Recipe Format: Old...

In honor of National Dance Day, let’s take a gander at the Elizabethans’ passion for dance! Topics Include: Elizabethans - The Early...

This week we celebrate International Literacy Day & National Swap Ideas Day! A Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) study discovered that...

Last week, we questioned whether Katherina (the “shrew”) spoke her mind when she advised women to treat their husbands as “Thy head, thy...

In honor of Women’s Equality Day, we’re taking a peek at Katherina’s final speech in The Taming of the Shrew. Viewed today as troublesome...

In honor of International Pirate Month, we’ll discuss the rocky pirate situation during Shakespeare’s time & how this influenced his...

Today is Friday the 13th! While Shakespeare never references this day, he is famous for creating a “holiday” with similar foreboding...

In honor of Professional Speakers Day, let’s dive into two of the canon’s most iconic speeches: those of Marcus Brutus and Mark Antony....

Welcome to The Foxy Files! We’re SO excited you’re here! This new blog provides masterful insight into all things Shakespeare. Please...