Some of history’s most famous quotes were never actually said. From “Let them eat cake” to Gandhi’s “Be the change,” we uncover the myths, mistakes, and tall tales that keep bad history alive.

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"All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players." – William Shakespeare

This week on Quotable History, we step behind the curtain and into the world of one of history’s greatest storytellers: William Shakespeare. From muddy streets in Stratford-upon-Avon to the bustling stages of Elizabethan London, host Will Henry explores how a glove maker’s son became the most influential playwright in the English language.

We examine the legacy of the man who gave us Hamlet, Macbeth, and Romeo and Juliet—and reflect on what it means that we’re all just players on the grand stage of life. Whether you’ve seen a Broadway hit or a local high school play, this episode is a tribute to the power of theater—and to the enduring wisdom of Shakespeare.

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Stuff I Looked Up:

Shakespeare's Words, https://www.shakespeare.org.uk/explore-shakespeare/shakespedia/shakespeares-words/#:~:text=William%20Shakespeare%20is%20credited%20with,still%20used%20in%20English%20today&text=William%20Shakespeare%20used%20more%20than,words%20in%20the%20English%20language.

https://www.shakespeare.org.uk/explore-shakespeare/shakespedia/william-shakespeare/william-shakespeare-biography/

https://www.britannica.com/biography/William-Shakespeare

Shakespeare, William. As You Like It. Edited by Barbara A. Mowat and Paul Werstine. New York: Simon & Schuster, 2004.

In this episode of Quotable History, we dive into the life and legacy of Elvis Presley—the man who transformed the sound of popular music and left an indelible mark on American culture. From his humble beginnings in Tupelo, Mississippi, to his meteoric rise as the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, we explore the influences that shaped his sound, the controversies that followed his fame, and the enduring impact of his work. Along the way, we uncover the personal struggles behind the public persona and the quote that captured his view on fame and fortune.

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Link to Elvis performance:

https://youtu.be/61-RycNKdJk?si=JFRvzlf9Y5ORVbtp

Sources

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Elvis-Presley

https://www.biography.com/musicians/elvis-presley

https://www.graceland.com/biography