History Schmistory, June 29: A Midsummer Nightmare
Saturday, June 29, 2024 in Art, History, History Schmistory
1613Â –Â Shakespeare’s Globe Theater burned down. That light through the yonder window breaking? It was a fire. And while all that glistens may not be gold, all that is red and hot is most likely going to burn down a building.
“Globe Theatre, circa 1616” – Detail from van Visscher’s original panorama, circa 1616.
