Shakespeare’s Grave Epitaph Is a Curse
Discover why Shakespeare’s tombstone carries an eerie curse that’s kept visitors away from his bones for over four centuries.
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William Shakespeare Invented the Name “Jessica
Learn how Shakespeare transformed a Hebrew reference into “Jessica,” forever changing the landscape of popular names worldwide.
Knock-Knock Jokes May Have Originated in Shakespeare’s Macbeth
Knock-knock jokes trace back to Shakespeare’s Macbeth, where a drunken porter’s dark humor spawned centuries of playful wordplay.
The Letter “J” Wasn’T Distinct From “I” Until After Shakespeare’S Time
Never-before-told story reveals how Shakespeare wrote without one of our most familiar letters, forcing “I” to play two roles.
Shakespeare’s Wife Anne Hathaway Was Eight Years His Senior
Shakespeare’s surprising marriage to an older Anne Hathaway challenged 16th-century norms and may have influenced his legendary writing.