Birth of Thomas Babington Macaulay
Thomas Babington Macaulay, the most famous historian of his time, was born on St Crispin's Day, October 25th, 1800.
Volume 50 Issue 10 October 2000
A Midsummer Night's Dream Is Published
On October 8th 1600, Thomas Fisher published A Midsummer Night's Dream in quarto format thought to have been printed from Shakespeare’s own handwritten copy.
Olympic Self-Sacrifice
Paul Cartledge explores the differences between today’s interpretation of the Olympic Games and their significance in the ancient world
'Seynt George, on Whom Alle Englond Hath Byleve'
Samantha Riches describes the role of St. George as a patron saint in medieval England