treasure hunting Siberia

There are only two places in Russia where Whooper Swans come for winter.

With dumpy little legs, a dense body and a penchant for hiding from trouble, the Manul has proved elusive to nature lovers worldwide.

13 year old revealed as the daughter of a Neanderthal mother and a Denisovan father - separate humanoid groups now proven to have crossbred.

The language is included in a new digital talking dictionary aimed at preserving some of the world's most endangered languages.

Locals do not believe official claims that the precious metals  have been found - and they’re aiming to get rich.

This year sees the 400th anniversary of the House of Romanov, the Russian royal family thrown on the scrapheap of history in 1917.

Intrigue over how German-made 12th century blade, adorned in Sweden, reached Siberia.

Stunning statue with 'encrypted codes' is 11,000 years old, even more ancient than previously believed.