SHAKESPEARE

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When John Adams and Thomas Jefferson Stole a Piece of Shakespeare's Chair

John Adams and Thomas Jefferson chipped off a piece of wood from Shakespeare's chair in the 18th century—but only because everyone else was doing it.

Artificial Intelligence Identifies Shakespeare's Co-Writer on 'Henry VIII'

The Bard is widely regarded as the greatest playwright in the history of the English language, but what if he had a little help?

6 Puzzling Anachronisms That Made It Into Shakespeare’s Plays

From the clock in ‘Julius Caesar’ to Machiavelli in ‘Henry VI,’ the Bard made a few (possibly intentional) mistakes.

Annotations in Copy of Shakespeare's First Folio May Have Been John Milton's

William Shakespeare had an enormous influence on "Paradise Lost" poet John Milton, and new evidence suggests that super fan Milton—who even wrote a poem called "On Shakespeare"—might have owned his idol's first folio.

William Hatherell, Shakespeare Illustrated, Public Domain, Wikimedia Commons

Romeo And Juliet’s Balcony Scene Is A Lie

Shakespeare supposedly wrote his play about star-crossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet, between 1591 and 1595. So how did the balcony become integrated into one of the greatest literary tragedies of all time?

Kenneth Branagh as William Shakespeare in All Is True (2019).

Fact-Checking 13 Plot Points in All Is True, Kenneth Branagh’s Shakespeare Biopic

Despite what the title might imply, Kenneth Branagh took some creative liberties with 'All Is True,' the William Shakespeare biopic he directed and stars in.

If March 15 Is the Ides of March, What Does That Make March 16?

The Romans referred to the days of the month by their relation to the 'Kalends,' the 'Ides,' and the 'Nones.' If Caesar had been killed any other day, his famous warning might have sounded much less ominous.

12 Facts About Shakespeare in Love

The Oscar-winning Best Picture—which didn't win any accolades for its historical accuracy—arrived in theaters 20 years ago.

Newly Discovered Documents Reveal Details of William Shakespeare's Early Years, Based on His Father's Financial Fall

His father's grave debts probably influenced the Bard's writing on class and money.

Archaeologists on site at The Theatre during the 2008 excavation

The Long-Buried 16th-Century Theater Where Shakespeare's Earliest Plays Were Performed Will Reopen

It hasn't been seen by the public in more than 400 years.

The Curse on Shakespeare's Grave

Even if death, the Bard was eloquent.

Royal Shakespeare Company Auctions Off Costumes Worn By Ian McKellen, Judi Dench, Patrick Stewart, and More

If you've ever dreamed of owning a pair of Sir Patrick Stewart's shorts, here's your chance.

21 Phrases You Use Without Realizing You're Quoting William Shakespeare

An incredible number of lines from William Shakespeare's plays have become so ingrained in modern vernacular that we no longer recognize them as lines from plays at all.

Do We Actually Know What Shakespeare Looked Like?

Even 400 years after Shakespeare's death, scholars are still debating.

Archaeologists Discover Tomb of 'Chinese Shakespeare' Tang Xianzu

Just like the English Bard, Tang died in 1616, and he also penned dramatic works and romances.

Battle of the Bards: UCLA and USC Argue Over Statue's Spelling of Shakespeare

"To E, or not to E, that is the question."

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Scientists Study the Starling Invasion Unleashed on America by a Shakespeare Fan

One hundred European starlings released in Central Park in 1890 have turned into 200 million across the U.S. today. Now scientists are looking into their genetic diversity.

New York Public Library via The Public Theater

Shakespeare on the Go: Inside the Public Theater's Traveling 'Mobile Unit'

A special branch of New York City’s Public Theater brings the Bard’s plays to underserved communities in the metro area.

11 Strange Shakespeare Adaptations

Happy Talk Like Shakespeare Day!

Painting by John Taylor, Public Domain, Wikimedia Commons

15 Places You Can Visit to Celebrate the Life and Work of William Shakespeare

Wherefore art thou Bill?

The Doctor Who Designed a Cipher Wheel to Decode Shakespeare

Dr. Orville Ward Owen was so well versed in Shakespeare’s works that he could pinpoint the exact play, act, and scene from which any line given to him was taken.

A Better Depiction of Shakespeare May Be Hiding Beneath This Portrait

Retouches have altered the portrait from its original state.

The Riot Caused By A Performance of Macbeth

Terrible occurrences have dogged performances of the Shakespeare play ever since its premiere.

How Madeline Sayet is Transforming the Way We Think About Shakespeare

As resident director of the arts organization Amerinda, 26-year-old Madeline Sayet is building a better future for Native American performers, helping them land more diverse and complex roles. Her latest endeavor: creating indigenous and feminist retellin

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