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April 7, 2016

Shakespeare First Folio discovered on Scottish island

From the BBC.

A copy of Shakespeare's First Folio, printed in 1623 and one of the most sought-after books in the world, has been discovered in a stately home on a Scottish island.

Oxford University academics, who authenticated the book on the Isle of Bute, say the find is extremely rare and significant.

The First Folio was the first collected edition of Shakespeare's plays.

The discovery comes ahead of the 400th anniversary of the playwright's death.

Emma Smith, professor of Shakespeare studies at Oxford University, said her first reaction on being told the stately home was claiming to have an original First Folio was: "Like hell they have."

But when she inspected the three-volume book at Mount Stuart House she found it was authentic.

"We've found a First Folio that we didn't know existed," said Prof Smith.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-35973094

April 5, 2016

Admiral Ackbar voice actor Erik Bauersfeld dies at 93

From the BBC.

Voice actor Erik Bauersfeld - whose brief turn as Admiral Ackbar in the Star Wars films launched a pop culture catchphrase - has died, aged 93.

His line "It's a trap," in 1983's Return of the Jedi is beloved among Star Wars fans and later became a popular internet meme.

The warning is being used as a hashtag on Twitter by fans paying tribute

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-35965835

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