In the realm of Shakespearean tragedy, “Richard III” is a darkly captivating tale of manipulation, power and ambition. The titular character — a cunning, charismatic and malevolent figure, at least as ...
Philippa Langley devoted years to the search for Richard III’s remains. Now, she’s trying to crack a 15th-century cold case: Did he really assassinate his nephews? By Amelia Nierenberg Reporting from ...
Richard III is one of those historical figures that everybody seems to know the name of. Thanks in large part to his ...
A production at the Shakespeare’s Globe theater faced criticism because a nondisabled actor plays the scheming king. But disputes like these miss the point, our critic writes. By Houman Barekat The ...
Richard III was immortalized by William Shakespeare through his brilliant artistry. Over a decade ago, the uncovering of his remains pushed him again into the limelight. Now, a study delves deeper ...
Richard III has long stood accused of murdering his nephews in 1483, but some experts doubt it. A new piece of evidence has them as divided as ever. The uncrowned King Edward V and his younger brother ...