Experiment shows multi-purpose tool can still be used for butchering: it highlights the skills of these extinct early humans.

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

No, a mysterious Chinese-style palace thousands of miles from home in Siberia.

First pictures of 'unique' Bronze Age warlord's full battle dress may be a 'war trophy'.

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

New study reveals icy climate conditions in pre-historic times. 

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

Made from the splintered ribs of cows or horses, one is still capable of making music.

Unique Paleolithic prize for scientists, a jaw of an early human who 'feasted on woolly mammoth' - but may have been cannibalised.