The Paleolithic beauty carved in woolly mammoth tusk has similarities to those uncovered in Siberia, but was found thousands of kilometres away.

First exclusive pictures inside the grave of 'giant' warlord horseman who held sway in the 11th century but lost his left arm in his final battle.

Her ancient tattoo is a showpiece of the glittering opening ceremony for the Sochi Paralympics.

Aged approximately 45,000 years, this might be the world’s oldest animal statuette.

Startling new scientific evidence to be reviewed by international experts which - if true - would transform our knowledge of skills and sophistication of early man.

Extraordinary Bronze Age graves unearthed in Siberia: but could there be a macabre explanation?

Cold-defying conquests traced to 120,000 years ago when they crossbred with Denisovans, and 60,000 years ago when they collected sparkling crystals.

Tattooed 2,500-year-old princess found mummified and preserved in permafrost could finally be reburied in special monument.

Giant ramparts guarded Altai Mountains against attack from the north, says leading archeologist Professor Andrey Borodovsky.

Ancient mummy preserved by permafrost dressed up for her debut 21st century appearance despite calls for solemn reburial from native peoples.