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William Shakespeare found dozens of different ways to kill off his characters, and audiences today still enjoy the same reactions - shock, sadness, fear - that they did more than 400 years ago when these plays were first performed. But how realistic are these deaths, and did Shakespeare have the knowledge to back them up? Kathryn Harkup turns her discerning scientific eye to the Bard and the varied and creative ways his characters die.

Dive into the enchanting world of Ugandan folklore with Rosetta Baskervilles captivating collection, originally published in 1922. As the wife of missionary George Baskerville, Rosetta shares tales she personally encountered and those inspired by the rich tradition of the Baganda, as collected by Apollo Kaggwa. This anthology features a variety of origin stories, such as Why the Bat Sleeps All Through the Day and How the Grey Parrots Got Their Red Tails, alongside clever trickster tales like The Leopard and the Goat. Youll also discover enchanting fairy tales, including The Story of the Fairy ...

Apples and Snakes is England's leading spoken word poetry organisation, with artists at its heart. Spoken word trailblazers, we exist to champion the development of extraordinary artists, amplify ignored voices and to challenge expectations of what poetry is and can be. Our latest audio project – Apples and Snakes: The Podcast, explores what it means to be Black, British and a poet or spoken word artist. Apples and Snakes: The Podcast was produced by Natalie Fiawoo, with audio production by Drew Horley for The Lab Studios. The Podcast will be available to listen to and subscribe on Apple ...

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