But how did ancient artists create prehistoric masterpieces on sheer cliffs today only accessible by sophisticated modern climbing equipment?

First findings from joint UK-Russian project funded by Abu-Dhabi give positive news on future for the rare bird of prey.

Population told there is a 'need' to get back into the garden or field and pull together to overcome economic crisis.

Court rules there is no case to answer for 73-year-old who helped cancer sufferer.

A major new Arctic clean-up expedition is poised to start work getting rid of junk and pollution blighting this vast region.

Deposits uncovered 56 years ago set to finally be extracted as drillers aim to take on China and become a major force in producing ore.

Unique 16,200 year old chest vertebra with spear wound to undergo ultramodern tests in search for truth about extinction of giant beast.

Ancient 'wealthy' young woman was found laid to rest with her horse and weapons by workers who accidentally dug up her burial mound.

Twin sisters Violetta and Evelina Yachmenev left hospital in Barnaul just before they turned two months old.