The actor, perhaps best-known for his definitive portrayal of Agatha Christie’s brilliant sleuth Hercule Poirot, recreated an international tour that the bestselling writer took in 1922. His ...

A controversial new book is reigniting debate over one of history’s most famous literary figures, William Shakespeare, by asserting that the works attributed to the playwright were not penned by the ...

The author of a new book about William Shakespeare is claiming that the works of the famed playwright were actually written by a black, Jewish woman. The book, “The Real Shakespeare: Emilia Bassano ...

The real playwright is identified as the historical figure Emilia Bassano in a newly published book called The Real ...

Welcome to Literary Quotable Quotes, a quiz that tests your recognition of memorable lines. This week’s installment highlights books with titles drawn from lines in William Shakespeare’s plays. In the ...

The son of a glove maker and municipal politician from Stratford-upon-Avon, William Shakespeare seems to have risen from modest means to become one of history’s greatest writers, a peerless poet and ...

Though little is known about the life of William Shakespeare's only son, historians say his premature death may have shaped the bard's most famous works. This illustration shows William Shakespeare ...

Think you can tell your Hamlet from your Macbeth? This quiz will test your Shakespeare smarts with a mix of famous quotes and unforgettable characters. From tragic lovers to witty nobles and ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Luc Haasbroek is a writer and videographer from Durban, South Africa. He has been writing professionally about pop culture for eight years. Luc's areas of interest are broad: he's just as passionate ...