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That Time New York City Rioted Over Shakespeare

That Time New York City Rioted Over Shakespeare

Ridiculous History

September 10, 202049m 57s

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Don't let reality television and wrestling fool you -- celebrity rivalries are a tale as old as entertainment itself. In 1849, the rivalry between two Shakespearean actors culminated in a massive riot that would leave more than 20 people dead in the street. Listen in to learn more about the infamous Shakespeare riot... as well as the sociocultural tensions that actually drove the fray.

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