Sharing some of what we'll be reading this summer ... in a hammock, by the pool, under the trees. What's on your list?
Did you know that the oldest item in the Folger collection is about 2072 years old? It's a silver denarius of Julius Caesar (shown here on the side depicting a bust of Venus), purchased by Henry and Emily Folger in 1910 for $1.60. More on the Collation blog:
www.folger.edu/blogs/collat...
19th century superstar Charlotte Cushman's final stage appearances included benefit performances of Shakespeare for Union troops during the American Civil War. Explore how the fundraising organizers thanked her with commemorative albums now in the Folger collection: www.folger.edu/blogs/shakes...
Margaret of Anjou provides insight into Shakespeare’s understanding of gender and sexuality. In "Shakespeare's Margaret: The Dramatic Life of a Warrior Queen, @charlesomalley.bsky.social and @scottwstern.bsky.social track the evolution of her portrayal. Excerpt here: www.folger.edu/blogs/shakes...
In "How Shakespeare Saved My Life," Broadway's Jacob Ming-Trent has one message: Shakespeare belongs to everyone. He spoke with @dctheaterarts.bsky.social about Shakespeare, creating art, and finding connection: dctheaterarts.org/2026/06/04/j...
One of Shakespeare’s most popular plays, with recent acclaimed productions from London’s West End to Central Park, "Romeo and Juliet" juxtaposes the joy of first love against a world divided by a blood feud. Explore some of its most well-known quotes: www.folger.edu/blogs/shakes...
In May 1849, fans of American actor Edwin Forrest rioted inside and outside New York’s Astor Place Opera House during a performance of "Macbeth" by Forrest’s rival, the British actor William Charles Macready. Our "Shakespeare Unlimited" podcast episode has all the details:
“Let’s put on a show” is an irresistible line in many a story, and Shakespeare seems to have felt the same. In several plays, his characters put on a play of their own. Take our quiz and test your knowledge of his plays within plays!
In her new book, "Shakespeare in the Kitchen," @nicosiamarissa.bsky.social, the scholar behind the popular "Cooking in the Archives" blog, asks what Shakespeare’s works can tell us about Renaissance culinary recipes, and what these recipes can tell us about his works. www.folger.edu/blogs/shakes...
We're thrilled to see Folger Artist Fellow Missy Dunaway and her beautiful "The Birds of Shakespeare" project featured in @smithsonianmag.bsky.social! Dunaway's work depicts all 65 birds mentioned in Shakespeare and was on view at the Folger this winter.
www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-...
Folger Shakespeare Library is the world's largest Shakespeare collection, the ultimate resource for exploring Shakespeare and his world. Shakespeare belongs to you. His world is vast. Come explore. Jo...
Folger Shakespeare Library is the world's largest Shakespeare collection, the ultimate resource for exploring Shakespeare and his world. Shakespeare belongs to you. His world is vast. Come explore. Jo...
Folger Shakespeare Library is the world's largest Shakespeare collection, the ultimate resource for exploring Shakespeare and his world. Shakespeare belongs to you. His world is vast. Come explore. Jo...
A real-talk interview with the author and star of ‘How Shakespeare Saved My Life,' onstage June 9 to July 5.
dctheaterarts.org
Folger Shakespeare Library is the world's largest Shakespeare collection, the ultimate resource for exploring Shakespeare and his world. Shakespeare belongs to you. His world is vast. Come explore. Jo...
Folger Shakespeare Library is the world's largest Shakespeare collection, the ultimate resource for exploring Shakespeare and his world. Shakespeare belongs to you. His world is vast. Come explore. Jo...
Missy Dunaway’s colorful illustrations combine natural history, folklore and literature to depict the Bard’s birds
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Folger Shakespeare Library is the world's largest Shakespeare collection, the ultimate resource for exploring Shakespeare and his world. Shakespeare belongs to you. His world is vast. Come explore. Jo...
