Is Shakespeare relevant to modern life? Performances taking place in the conflict-torn country suggest that drama can offer consolation in times of crisis.
Bard boom brings hope in Ukraine war
Grim-visag'd war: We can always find "an intersection to Shakespeare’s world in such situations as we have," commented a translator, acknowledging the enduring influence of The Bard. Glossary
Star Trek - A science fiction series that began as a TV show in the 1960s. Jemison was particularly inspired by African American actress Nichelle Nichols' portrayal of the character Lieutenant Uhura.
Grand Theft Auto - An action-adventure video game series created by David Jones and Mike Dailly.
Bollywood - Hindi language cinema, or the film industry based in Mumbai. The term Bollywood was created out of Bombay (the old name for Mumbai) and Hollywood.
The Bard - A common epithet – descriptive name – for William Shakespeare. 'Bard' being another name for a poet who speaks his or her work.