Frankenstein IS The Tempest?
In honor of National Frankenstein Friday, we’re examining Mary Shelley’s connection with Shakespeare and how their work was informed by...
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Mariela Rivero
Oct 22, 20213 min read
Juvenile Offenders Sentenced to Shakespeare
In honor of National Make a Difference Day, we’re introducing Shakespeare in the Courts - a program that uses Shakespeare to make a...
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Mariela Rivero
Oct 15, 20215 min read
How Farming Inspired Shakespeare's Work
In honor of National Farmers Day, we’re discussing Shakespeare’s connection with farming! Was Shakespeare a Farmer? No. Well, Will...
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Mariela Rivero
Oct 8, 20216 min read
Mythical Egyptian Monster + Symbolism + Art History = Shakespeare
In honor of World Animal Day, we’ll explore Shakespeare’s references to dogs, lions, & wolves. What did they symbolize? How can this...
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Mariela Rivero
Oct 1, 20213 min read
A Beginner's Guide: Elizabethan Ladies' Hair Fashion
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...
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Mariela Rivero
Sep 24, 20214 min read
3 Elizabethan Dessert Recipes
In honor of National Cooking Day, we’re sharing 3 Elizabethan recipes for desserts mentioned in Shakespeare’s plays! Recipe Format: Old...
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Mariela Rivero
Sep 17, 20214 min read
An Introduction to the Elizabethan Dance World
In honor of National Dance Day, let’s take a gander at the Elizabethans’ passion for dance! Topics Include: Elizabethans - The Early...
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Mariela Rivero
Sep 10, 20213 min read
5 Activities for Teaching Children Shakespeare
This week we celebrate International Literacy Day & National Swap Ideas Day! A Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) study discovered that...
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Mariela Rivero
Sep 3, 20216 min read
Katherina & Queen Parr: Women Putting Women Down?
Last week, we questioned whether Katherina (the “shrew”) spoke her mind when she advised women to treat their husbands as “Thy head, thy...
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Mariela Rivero
Aug 27, 20215 min read
The Shrew's Speech: Was It Really Antifeminist?
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...
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Mariela Rivero
Aug 20, 20214 min read
Ahoy! A Look Inside Shakespeare's Pirate Obsession
In honor of International Pirate Month, we’ll discuss the rocky pirate situation during Shakespeare’s time & how this influenced his...
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Mariela Rivero
Aug 13, 20213 min read
5 Lies You've Heard Re: The Ides of March
Today is Friday the 13th! While Shakespeare never references this day, he is famous for creating a “holiday” with similar foreboding...
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Mariela Rivero
Aug 6, 20212 min read
Antony VS Brutus: Who Had the Better Speech?
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....
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Mariela Rivero
Aug 6, 20211 min read
Welcome to the Blog!
Welcome to The Foxy Files! We’re SO excited you’re here! This new blog provides masterful insight into all things Shakespeare. Please...
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