William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare—widely regarded as one of the greatest writers in history—was born in April 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon, England. In this episode, explore how his early life, lack of formal university education, and work in the London theatre led to the creation of timeless plays like Hamlet, Macbeth, and Romeo and Juliet. Shakespeare’s legacy demonstrates the power of creativity, language, and the unique gifts each person is given.

Read the full article here: http://familyschoolonline.org/spotlight/shakespeare-8

This episode was created using Notebook LM voice-overs and original research by Rosemary Pollock, historian and published author, who holds an MA in U.S. History and an MA in U.S. History with a focus on the History of Science and Medicine.

Produced by Isaac Okawa with American Heritage Worldwide.