Few authors can match William Shakespeare for broad appeal. For centuries he has entertained readers and theatregoers, helping us see our commonalities and revealing our humanness.
In most parts of the world the raven is considered a prophet and a bad omen, a symbolof the supernatural, so the legend of them being guardians of London Tower is fascinating.
In 1665 London was the largest city in Europe. But the houses were very close together, and they were made of wood. In the old city there were many fires.
