Shakespeare's plays are known for their universal themes and insight into the human condition. Yet much about the playwright ...

Shakespeare wasn’t known to be loud and boisterous; instead, he carried an air of mystery, relishing the relative anonymity ...

By the time he reappears again, mentioned in a London pamphlet, Shakespeare has made his way to London without his family and is already working in the theatre. Having gained recognition as an actor ...

Discover major events in William Shakespeare’s life through The Intersection of Art and Life, an interactive timeline. The timeline spans from Shakespeare’s birth in 1564 to the post-mortem ...

Playwright Biography: William Shakespeare Who is Shakespeare? William Shakespeare was a playwright and poet, born during the 16th century in Stratford-upon-Avon, then moved to London where he ...

After Hamnet ‘s release, the Shakespeare-inspired book was quickly optioned for a film adaptation, which is now set for a ...

A nonprofit that oversees museums commemorating William Shakespeare's life is purportedly working to "decolonize" his legacy and make experiences at his museums more inclusive.

Life of a Showgirl will debut on Oct. 3, Swift shared in her announcement. In addition to "The Fate of Ophelia," additional ...

Discover the tragically short life of Hamnet Shakespeare, the boy (potentially) immortalised in his father’s greatest work.

William Shakespeare had a son, Hamnet, who likely inspired one of his most famous plays and who died when he was 11 years old. Novelist Maggie O'Farrell was disappointed that more people weren't ...