The ceremonial county of Berkshire is smaller than the historic county of Berkshire; a large portion of the area was absorbed ...

It’s impossible to imagine Hollywood today making a blockbuster movie about a medieval Castilian knight ... century mercenary became a world-famous star.” El Cid—a Spanish title derived ...

Mali became famous for its trade in gold and the empire became incredibly wealthy. During the medieval period, it is estimated that two thirds of the world’s gold originated from Mali.

In the late medieval period both the Dutch and Low German languages included ... plant called Marygold frequently appeared in bloom at Ladytide--that is, it bloomed during each of the festivals in ...

During its theatrical run – which stretched ... s epic portrait of the life and times of one of Russia’s most famous medieval icon painters foregrounds qualities such as landscape and mood ...

His famous shooting of the apple is a legend, based on non-contemporary writings. The earliest-surviving mention of Tell’s story did not appear until the 1470s, well over a century after Tell’s ...

Playwrights’ Round Table ... directors and actors featured in its performances. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it created a monthly online playwriting workshop, which it continues to present ...

Prize Panelist Beth Steel said: “What an incredible and rare scheme this is. An opportunity for four playwrights to have the time to dream and bring into the world their next play. The fact that ...

In the month of February – which is Black History Month – Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will present several offerings focused on Pulitzer Prize-winning American playwright, August Wilson.

Three young Kansas City playwrights will see their works come to life for an audience for the first time this weekend. Spinning Tree Theatre's annual Teen Writers Fest pairs young playwrights with ...