Phoebe’s Corner on Shakespeare Identified

Why Was Ben Jonson Buried Upright?

Welcome to the first instalment of Phoebe’s Corner — a new video series on Shakespeare Identified, our Substack channel, exploring curious questions and Oxfordian insights. This opening episode, voted for by DVS members, delves into the strange case of Ben Jonson’s upright burial in Westminster Abbey. Was it due to limited space, lack of funds — or something more symbolic? Join Phoebe Nir for a lively exploration of this literary mystery, and stay tuned for more thought-provoking videos to come.

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