William Shakespeare was a playwright and poet, born during the 16th century in Stratford-upon-Avon, then moved to London where he co-founded the Lord Chamberlain’s Men, a theatre company. Shakespeare ...

Starting as an act at Renaissance festivals, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again] was ...

26 April 1564 William Shakespeare christened. There is no record of Shakespeare’s birth, but his christening is recorded. It was usual for christenings to take place on the third day after birth.

Shakespeare maintained a wide-ranging interest in different forms of “natural philosophy,” which combined what we now call ...

Why are the plays of William Shakespeare still so popular 400 years after his death? "Sunday Morning" talks with New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd and actor Patrick Page about the Bard's enduring ...

In a twist worthy of a Shakespearean play, researchers have unveiled the true author behind a centuries-old critique of the Bard, sparking intrigue and debate.