How a surprising Shakespeare discovery was found in a letter used as scrap paper And what he says it might mean for our understanding of the playwright's life and work.

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

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.

A portrait of William Shakespeare in central London on March 9, 2009. Lefteris Pitarakis/AP Photo Why It Matters. Despite living over 400 years ago, Shakespeare's life and work still fascinate ...

It had been assumed that William Shakespeare had an unhappy relationship with his wife, Anne Hathaway, and that he left her in Stratford-upon-Avon to pursue a writing career in London.