Discovery about effigy above Shakespeare’s grave may finally end mystery of what he looked like

It had been believed for centuries that knowledge of how famous playwright William Shakespeare’s really looked was lost forever.  The two existing definitive depictions of the most famous English writer were thought to have been produced after his death, making them less reliable guides. But now, thanks to a ground-breaking discovery, one of them – … Read more

Discovery about effigy above Shakespeare’s grave may finally end mystery of what he looked like

It had been believed for centuries that knowledge of how famous playwright William Shakespeare’s really looked was lost forever.  The two existing definitive depictions of the most famous English writer were thought to have been produced after his death, making them less reliable guides. But now, thanks to a ground-breaking discovery, one of them – … Read more