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The Evolution of British Drama The origin of drama is indeed deeply intertwined with the religious aspects of human culture. This holds true not only for English dramas but also for dramas across various cultures. Ancient Greek and Roman dramas were primarily centered around religious ceremonies. With much of the Bible written in Latin, priests faced the challenge of making its teachings accessible to the general public. They pioneered a new approach using living pictures and employing theatrical performances. This fusion of religion and theater laid the foundation for the diverse forms of drama that have since emerged.  Nevertheless, we are going to focs on English Drama. The Romans introduced the drama to England and over the years, it became more and more known, even internationally. Nowadays, the significance of drama in Britain is noteworthy, particularly due to its relationships with numerous legendary playwrights.  The English Renaissance and William Shakespeare  T...

Irish War of Independence through writing “We have always found the Irish a bit odd. They refuse to be English.” – Winston Churchill In 1921 Ireland finally achieved its long-seeked independence from Great Britain, after centuries of quarrels between both countries, which allowed the birth of the modern Irish nation. But it did not come for free. The Anglo-Irish War lasted from 1919 to 1921 and confronted the IRA (an Irish revolutionary group) and the British armies. This conflict scarred deep in both sides, but specially in the Irish population, becoming an essential part of its identity and history. As every event of this category, it is properly represented in its culture, and we will dig deep in its strokes in the art of Irish people. In 1921 Ireland finally achieved its long-seeked independence from Great Britain, after centuries of quarrels between both countries, which allowed the birth of the modern Irish nation. But it did not come for free. The Anglo-Irish War lasted from 191...