Shakespeare

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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

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

Happy Talk Like Shakespeare Day!

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.

Retouches have altered the portrait from its original state.

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

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

Previous copies have sold for close to $5 million.

ShakeSpeak will fill in the Bard's quotes for you, so you can sound super literary.

The Supreme Court justice will play the judge presiding over Shylock's trial.

Archaeologists now believe grave robbers likely made off with the Bard's skull in the late 18th century.

The Folger Shakespeare Library has announced that copies of the First Folio will visit all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico as part of a Shakespeare celebration.