The meaning of ‘happiness’ was in flux in Shakespeare’s England, and his plays capture many senses of the word.

A 400-year-old Shakespeare mystery has gotten a major shake-up.

His plays are still burned in our cultural memory and performed the world over. But William Shakespeare (1564-1616), the man, ...

A set of the first four editions of William Shakespeare’s collected works is expected to sell for up to $6 million at auction next month.

On Shakespeare Day, we celebrate the Bard’s record-breaking impact on language, literature, and culture 459 years after his ...

The Bard churned out King Lear, Macbeth, and Antony and Cleopatra as London reeled from the foiled Gunpowder Plot of 1605 and ...

April 23rd is a date steeped in historical significance, weaving together a tapestry of cultural, political, and scientific ...

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The day coincides with both the birthday and death day of William Shakespeare and World Book Day. The English language is one ...

The pioneering poet, writer and actor on how his childhood as the son of a preacher and theater lover shaped his lifetime in performing arts.