How was sleepwalking regarded in Elizabethan England?

Sleepwalking was not understood or even diagnosed until the 20th century and the only way to accurately diagnosing it is a polysomnography and even today there are not effective treatments to prevent episodes. read more

The years that span from 1558 to 1603, Queen Elizabeth I's reign, are generally regarded by scholars as the Elizabethan Era. By most accounts this was an extremely prosperous time in England. The Elizabethan Era was a golden age for English poetry and literature. read more

Suicide in Elizabethan England. Hamlet’ s “to be or not to be” speech is probably the most famous monologue in theatrical history and by now perhaps it is easy to take for granted that Hamlet is thinking about committing suicide. Just for historical and spiritual context though, I think we need to review this idea a little more deeply. read more