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Why 10,000 People Write to Juliet Every Year (And She Writes Back)
Shakespeare's Juliet isn't just a fictional character. In Verona, Italy, she's a real-life love counselor. Thousands of letters pour in annually from heartbroken people worldwide, and a secret team of volunteers—Juliet's Secretaries—responds to every single one. This video uncovers the true story behind the phenomenon: how a 16th-century play turned a medieval city into a pilgrimage site for love, how a fake balcony was built to satisfy tourists, and why a club of dedicated readers has kept this tradition alive for decades. You'll meet the people behind the curtain, learn the rules of their secret correspondence, and discover what these letters reveal about human nature—that we all need someone to listen, even if she's just a legend.
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