William Shakespeare is undeniably one of the most famous writers in human history. The 39 shows attributed to the “ Bard of ...

By William Shakespeare, illustrated by Emily Sutton Candlewick 416 pages We may earn a commission when you buy products through the links on our site.

The Greater Hartford Shakespeare Festivals continues its new format of alternate performances of two shows as other outdoor ...

There have been a lot of writers since the 16th century. But there's only one Bard. William Shakespeare, who was born one of eight children 461 years ago on April 23, 1564, lived just 52 years ...

A new letter suggests that William Shakespeare and his wife Anne Hathaway had more of solid marriage and shared life than previously thought.

Playwright William Shakespeare may have been born on this day in history, April 23, 1564, in Stratford-upon-Avon, England. He would also die on this day, on (possibly) his 52nd birthday.

We know that Joan married a hatter, William Hart, had four children, and lived in a cottage on the Shakespeare estate. Her legacy has endured, albeit differently than her brother’s; her ...

William Shakespeare’s marriage to Anne Hathaway may have been happier than previously thought, according to new research.

Traditionally, historians believed Shakespeare left his wife and children behind in Stratford-upon-Avon after their 1582 marriage. But this new evidence paints a more intimate portrait of the Bard's ...

William’s father, John Shakespeare, was a member of the borough council of Stratford-upon-Avon. William was the third of eight children, though his two elder siblings did not survive childhood.

We asked you to rank all of William Shakespeare’s plays in order of greatness. Here's how the top ten turned out ...