Can you name the first U.S. astronaut to orbit the earth? Or which ancient queen married two of her brothers? How about this one: Do you know the artist who painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?

Professor of Ancient Greek History Paul Christesen joins WIRED to answer your questions from Twitter. What do we know about the original Olympics? How did Ancient Greece elect leaders? Is the film ...

The announcement comes after a years-long project on behalf of a joint venture between Turkey's Ministry of Culture and Tourism Through the Heritage for the Future. Osman Doğanay, a professor at ...

Professor of Egyptology and Archaeology Laurel Bestock answers your questions about ancient Egypt from Twitter. What did ancient Egyptians sound like? Why is King Tut so enduringly popular? What ...

Question: When was the Declaration of Independence signed? Answer: Aug. 2, 1776 Question: The United States bought Alaska ...

A newly announced discovery has answered long-held questions about the Roman Pool in Bahçeli, Turkey, Anatolian Archaeology reported. The announcement comes after a years-long project on behalf of a ...