Shakespeare’s parents had been Catholics, and the tension between the new and old religions can be seen in much of his work. William’s father, John Shakespeare, was a member of the borough ...

The next documented event in Shakespeare’s life is his marriage at the age of 18 to Anne Hathaway, the daughter of a local farmer, on November 28, 1582. She was eight years older than him and ...

The organization overseeing museums celebrating English playwright William Shakespeare’s life is reportedly working to ...

This story is a collaboration with Biography.com. In the annals of William Shakespeare’s legacy, a twist has emerged that’s practically as dramatic as any of the Bard’s plays: the real ...

Though they know that he is dangerous, the followers help him advance to his goal, which is the possession of supreme power.” ...