Mariana: Mariana is a tragic figure in one of Shakespeare’s lesser-known plays, Measure for Measure. Cleopatra: The Egyptian queen was the star of her own Shakespeare play, Antony & Cleopatra.

Every year, millions flock to Stratford-upon-Avon, England, to visit the house known as Shakespeare’s Birthplace. But was he really born there? A whole industry depends on it.