Information on Shakespeare's life
Resources on Shakespeare's early years in Stratford, his wife and children, his career as an actor in London, and his development as a playwright.
Shakespeare's Brothers and Sisters
A detailed examination of all the known facts about Shakespeare's siblings.
A detailed examination of all the known facts about Shakespeare's siblings.
Shakespeare's Parents
Everything we know about the life and death of William Shakespeare's mother and father.
Everything we know about the life and death of William Shakespeare's mother and father.
Shakespeare's Ancestors
Information on Shakespeare's grandparents and his other relatives in and around Stratford.
Information on Shakespeare's grandparents and his other relatives in and around Stratford.
Top 10 Questions About Shakespeare
Here are our most frequently asked questions about Shakespeare.
Here are our most frequently asked questions about Shakespeare.
Worst Diseases in Shakespeare's London
Shakespeare’s overcrowded, rat infested, sexually promiscuous London, with raw sewage flowing in the Thames, was the hub for the nastiest diseases known to mankind. Here are the worst of the worst.
Shakespeare’s overcrowded, rat infested, sexually promiscuous London, with raw sewage flowing in the Thames, was the hub for the nastiest diseases known to mankind. Here are the worst of the worst.
Shakespeare's Life: the Quiz
A quiz to celebrate the man himself, with questions about his birth, parents, siblings, ancestry, and life as an actor and playwright. So, how well do you know William? Test your knowledge inside. Detailed answers are provided.
A quiz to celebrate the man himself, with questions about his birth, parents, siblings, ancestry, and life as an actor and playwright. So, how well do you know William? Test your knowledge inside. Detailed answers are provided.
A Shakespeare Timeline (1558-1616)
A chronicle of Shakespeare's life from the beginning of the reign of Elizabeth I to his death in 1616.
A chronicle of Shakespeare's life from the beginning of the reign of Elizabeth I to his death in 1616.
Shakespeare's Children
Find out about the lives of Shakespeare's children and grandchildren, and learn the identity of the Bard's very last descendant.
Find out about the lives of Shakespeare's children and grandchildren, and learn the identity of the Bard's very last descendant.
How Shakespeare Died
How did Shakespeare die? Here's what we know...
How did Shakespeare die? Here's what we know...
Shakespeare's Burial
Information on Shakespeare's grave, epitaph, and monument in Stratford.
Information on Shakespeare's grave, epitaph, and monument in Stratford.
Did Marijuana Fuel Shakespeare's Genius?
Twenty-four pipe fragments have been found on the grounds of William Shakespeare's home. So what does this mean?
Twenty-four pipe fragments have been found on the grounds of William Shakespeare's home. So what does this mean?
Shakespeare's Will
It appears that in or shortly before January 1616, Shakespeare set out to finalize his last will and testament with the help of his lawyer, Francis Collins of Warwick. Collins, who served as Shakespeare's attorney for at least eleven years, was likely also a close friend of his client. For some reason, however, Shakespeare found it necessary to make corrections and additions to the will...
It appears that in or shortly before January 1616, Shakespeare set out to finalize his last will and testament with the help of his lawyer, Francis Collins of Warwick. Collins, who served as Shakespeare's attorney for at least eleven years, was likely also a close friend of his client. For some reason, however, Shakespeare found it necessary to make corrections and additions to the will...
Images of Shakespeare
There are several portraits and miniatures of Shakespeare. Here is some information about the most important.
There are several portraits and miniatures of Shakespeare. Here is some information about the most important.
Shakespeare and Christopher Marlowe
Did Shakespeare mention Christopher Marlowe? Find out...
Did Shakespeare mention Christopher Marlowe? Find out...
Shakespeare on his Own Stage
Did Shakespeare perform in any of his own plays?
Did Shakespeare perform in any of his own plays?
Shakespeare's Birth
Find out when Shakespeare was born.
Find out when Shakespeare was born.
Shakespeare's Grandfathers
Information on Shakespeare's grandfathers.
Information on Shakespeare's grandfathers.
Shakespeare and the Gunpowder Plot
A look at Shakespeare's fascinating connection to the Gunpowder Plot.
A look at Shakespeare's fascinating connection to the Gunpowder Plot.
Stratford-on-Avon During Shakespeare's Lifetime
A complete book for free download by Sir Sidney Lee, one of the greatest Shakespearean scholars of all time.
A complete book for free download by Sir Sidney Lee, one of the greatest Shakespearean scholars of all time.
Greene, Robert
A profile of Shakespeare's contemporary, Robert Greene.
A profile of Shakespeare's contemporary, Robert Greene.
Catalogue of the books at Shakespeare's birthplace
A catalogue of the books, manuscripts, works of art, antiquities and relics exhibited in Shakespeare's birthplace. This is a complete book available for free download.
A catalogue of the books, manuscripts, works of art, antiquities and relics exhibited in Shakespeare's birthplace. This is a complete book available for free download.
Shakespeare, John
A profile of Shakespeare's father, John.
A profile of Shakespeare's father, John.
Elizabeth I, Queen of England
A profile of Elizabeth I, Queen of England
A profile of Elizabeth I, Queen of England
Bardolatry
Which famous writer coined the term "bardolatry"?
Which famous writer coined the term "bardolatry"?
Shakespeare was "not of an age, but for all time."
Who said that Shakespeare was "not of an age, but for all time"? Find out...
Who said that Shakespeare was "not of an age, but for all time"? Find out...
Shakespeare's Siblings
Did Shakespeare have any brothers or sisters? Find out...
Did Shakespeare have any brothers or sisters? Find out...
A Biography of Shakespeare
A comprehensive biography of Shakespeare covering his birth, parents, siblings, ancestry, life as an actor and playwright, and even his fellow actors such as Richard Burbage and Edward Alleyn.
A comprehensive biography of Shakespeare covering his birth, parents, siblings, ancestry, life as an actor and playwright, and even his fellow actors such as Richard Burbage and Edward Alleyn.
Shakespeare: A Life
A lengthy book excerpt covering Shakespeare's childhood and the life of his mother, Mary Arden.
A lengthy book excerpt covering Shakespeare's childhood and the life of his mother, Mary Arden.
Shakespeare's School
Information on the classroom Shakespeare used in Stratford and general comments on school life in Elizabethan England.
Information on the classroom Shakespeare used in Stratford and general comments on school life in Elizabethan England.