The DC Traveler

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 and arms dating from the Middle Ages to a full suit of armor once owned by the Earl of Pembroke, many form the time of Shakespeare.
As the Renaissance evolved, and gunpowder, musket arms and modern armies replaced the noble knight in shining armor on the …read more

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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, an all-woman American rock band arrives in India to meet with the Maharishi. The men become enamored with the women and after much debate, decide to start courting them. The men realize that life without love is meaningless. Yet the strong and savvy women rebuffed the …read more

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