Modern fluoroscopy identifies sheep bones inside the Tagar culture death mask.

Revealing pictures of Siberian ruins as new royal theory may explain this remote 8th century summer schloss.

Likely from the Okunev culture, might this mysterious ancient figurine with the angry face be a children's 'rattle', to ward off evil spirits? 

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

Finds dating back 50,000 years could be missing link in understanding man's origins.

Salmon dishes were a firm favourite on the lower Amur River, while meat was on menu upstream.

Over 300 years old, the 'jetons' - used in lieu of coins or for counting - were found along with artifacts hoarded by the Northern Selkups.

Vivid red and orange paintings by Bronze Age artists go on show for the first time.

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