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The DC Traveler

July 12th, 2008

Knights in Shining Armor

Legendry knights and noblemen fought for chivalry, the hand of the fair lady or to free enslaved peasants, well, at least that’s Hollywood’s version.
In reality, it was more likely for land, power, and riches.
An exhibit at the Folgers Shakespeare Library, Now Thrive the Armorers: Arms and Armor in Shakespeare, brings a wonderful collection of armor […]

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May 17th, 2007

Shakespeare (and Love) in the Park

With a twist on the classic Shakespeare version, the scene is India in the 1960s, and the Maharishi convinces three of his friends that they should give up all worldly pleasures for a period of three years in order to become more enlightened. Worldly pleasures also include the company of women.
Shortly after taking their pledge, […]

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