An archaeologist has concluded that William Shakespeare's skull is missing from the Bard's burial site at the Church of the Holy Trinity in Stratford-upon-Avon, England.

Getty Image. The skull of that wily old stoner William Shakespeare, or as his friends called him, Billy Shakes, is missing. In 1879, Argosy magazine published a shocking story that the head of the ...

William Shakespeare's skull is likely to have been stolen by trophy hunters, a new documentary claims. An archaeological survey of the playwright's grave at Holy Trinity Church in Stratford-upon ...

A centuries-old tale that grave robbers stole Shakespeare’s skull from its burial place has, been given new credence by scientists using 21st century technology.

Archaeologist Kevin Colls says Shakespeare's skull is not in his grave. While this has been rumored for more than a century, not everyone agrees with Colls' conclusion.

A centuries-old tale that grave robbers stole Shakespeare’s skull from its burial place has, been given new credence by scientists using 21st century technology.

Archaeologist Kevin Colls says Shakespeare's skull is not in his grave. While this has been rumored for more than a century, not everyone agrees with Colls' conclusion.

A centuries-old tale that grave robbers stole Shakespeare’s skull from its burial place has, been given new credence by scientists using 21st century technology. CNN values your feedback 1.