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Juliana Avery

joined the Folger in 2024 as Social Media Manager. She uses digital storytelling to help connect audiences to history, culture, and the arts.
Saint Crispin's Day Speech from Henry V
Shakespeare and Beyond

Saint Crispin's Day Speech from Henry V

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Juliana Avery

We may recognize Saint Crispin’s Day from its famous mention in Shakespeare’s Henry V. But who is Saint Crispin and why is he celebrated on October 25?

The fate of Ophelia
Shakespeare and Beyond

The fate of Ophelia

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Juliana Avery

The first track on Taylor Swift’s new album, The Life of a Showgirl, is “The Fate of Ophelia.” Refresh your memory about Hamlet’s ingenue and why we can’t stop writing, painting, and singing about her.