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…Theme of madness in hamlet The tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, is, perhaps, one of William Shakespeare’s most popular works. One of the possible reasons for the intense recognition of this play is the way Shakespeare uses Hamlet to illustrate…

…, and three of his four sons. The sole survivor was Gaius Caesar, more famously (or infamously) known as Caligula. Caligula grew up in a military camp. His name stemmed from the soldiers nickname, “Little Boots” for the “child size military boots he always…

…1854 she was referring to the institution as "this little molehill." The Crimean War broke out in March 1854, and the allied British and French armies landed on the Crimea in September. Almost at once the British conscience was dismayed by published…

…is right and what his wrong. His beliefs, and his morals seem to be in all the wrong places. Macbeth's thoughts turn to how the witches' prophecies can be made good; he wants to give fate a little push. Only murder, he realizes will help him gain the crown…

…of a close friend of the Guises to the Spanish ambassador in 1565 went to the heart of the problem: 'Nowadays Catholic princes must not proceed as they once did. At one time friends and enemies were distinguished by the frontiers of provinces…

…, and it is not difficult for them to guess what that something is. As prince of Denmark, Hamlet was next in line to become king. Unfortunately, his mother’s marriage to his uncle removed the short-term possibility for Hamlet to become king. Continuing on, Rosencrantz: Why…

…King Henry VIII Henry VIII was born on June 28, 1491. His father and mother, Henry VII and Elizabeth of York, were loving parents, although they saw little…

…education was left largely in the hands of a governess who was happy to spoil the pretty, high-spirited little girl. Antonia spent more time playing than studying, although she enjoyed her music lessons and became an excellent harpist and dancer. Unlike so…

…to become disillusioned with his life at home and cause him to take a spiritual path in life. Only beauty and health surrounded Siddhartha. Because Siddhartha was a prince, he was taught the skills of archery, horsemanship, swordplay and martial arts. He…

…they are and not their position in life. The children never understood their titles until they went to school. Occasionally one of the royals would make a visit to the Spencer home and once in a while they would play with Princess Margaret’s sons, Princes Andrew and Edward. Diana…