Shakespeare’s parents had been Catholics, and the tension between the new and old religions can be seen in much of his work. William’s father, John Shakespeare, was a member of the borough ...

John, the illegitimate King of England, goes to war with France, who backs the rightful heir to England's throne, Arthur. The two armies meet outside the town of Angiers, and both campaign ...

There is a trail, still being researched, which suggests a link between Shakespeare, his group of actors, The King’s Men, and Hull. The key figure in this mystery is John Jackson – a name ...

In a video call from Amsterdam, Ejiofor explained how the works of John Coltrane and Shakespeare changed his life, and why he’s still mad about London. These are edited excerpts from the ...

John Wayne had an absolute monopoly over the ... as the 1963 adventure film took inspiration from the works of William ...