He then betrays his family and commits crimes until he’s crowned the king of England. Presenter: Richard the III really existed, but wasn’t quite as gross as Shakespeare insisted. He’s a ...

A sapling from an oak tree in the grounds of King Richard III's birthplace has been planted in the place where he died. The ...

Some say Shakespeare invented the “history play” – but he had a lot of help. Shakespeare was mainly writing comedies in the ...