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Abraham Ortelius’s Theatrum Orbis Terrarum (1570) has often attracted attention as the map Christopher Marlowe drew on in the Tamburlaine plays. In 1924, E

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Natalie Haynes celebrates Saturnalia with guests André Vincent and Llewelyn Morgan.

Proverbs & Popular Wisdom in Early Modern Literature and Culture An international and interdisciplinary conference July 1-3, 2026 University of Hull This conference explores the prevalence, fun…

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In his article ‘Milton’s “Genial Angel”’, Russell M Hillier argues persuasively that the ‘genial Angel’ whom Milton’s epic narrator briefly mentions in Par

In the 17th century, Anne Wentworth spoke out against her abusive husband and the religious institution that protected him.

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