The “fawn-faced, shock-pated little fellow” known as Puck is the most famous character in William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” But he’s not g… ...

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.

STRATFORD-UPON-AVON, England — “All the world’s a stage,” wrote William Shakespeare, who died 400 years ago this week. But he played out much of his life in one small English market town ...

Shakespeare's plays are known for their universal themes and insight into the human condition. Yet much about the playwright ...

Stratford-upon-Avon was home to Shakespeare the bard, and the businessman. He ruthlessly pursued those who owed him money, say researchers.

Stratford-Upon-Avon is an easy side-trip from London, but an overnight stay is best to take in a performance of the world's best Shakespeare ensemble.

A 17th-century will that sparked a legal tussle over the home of William Shakespeare has turned up at the U.K.'s National ...

“All the world’s a stage,” wrote William Shakespeare, who died 400 years ago this week. But he played out much of his life in one small English market town: Stratford-upon-Avon.

STRATFORD-UPON-AVON, England (AP) — "All the world's a stage," wrote William Shakespeare, who died 400 years ago this week. But he played out much of his life in one small English market town ...