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  1. Why do actors avoid saying the word ‘Macbeth?’

    Aug 27, 2014 · 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 …

  2. The Real Macbeth | All About History

    Aug 16, 2018 · 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

  3. Shakespeare's Hidden Codes Of Rebellion | All About History

    May 10, 2019 · 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.

  4. A history of Scottish castles | All About History

    Apr 21, 2015 · 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 …

  5. Blackbeard: King of the Pirates | All About History

    Jul 19, 2018 · The Bristolian pirate Blackbeard created a name for himself that sent shivers down the spine of any high seas sailor – but was he as fearsome as the legend would have you believe?

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  7. Amazing Gifts for History Lovers – Essential 2025 guide

    Nov 4, 2025 · £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 …

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  9. Kate Webster: The Victorian maid who boiled her mistress

    Apr 24, 2015 · Only 15 per cent of murders in Victorian Britain were committed by women. Females were more likely to be victims than perpetrators, and the few murders that were committed by …

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