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In the otherwordly sand dunes surrounding an ancient dry lake bed, prehistoric human remains have been found that challenge our understanding of human history.

Thousands of fulacht fiadh troughs can be found throughout Ireland and the UK. But what were they used for?

New research suggests that the King Tut may have been hastily sealed into his tomb even though the painted wall in his burial chamber wasn’t dry enough...

An incredible discovery of Tibetan rock art in remote caves gives some clues as to the history of the area...

The Nebra Sky Disc, a mysterious Bronze Age disc inlaid with gold symbols, appears to be the oldest known representation of the heavens...

An amazing discovery of naturally mummified remains, including those of an infant that has been named Yasmine.

In a strange discovery, archaeologists have uncovered one the oldest preserved brains in Europe, which dates back around 2,500 years.

Who built the giant structures of Tiwanaku in a high and cold area, away from settled colonies? Was it built by the modern inhabitants of the Lake Titicaca region?

Ravaged by the early Christians and the Turks, and looted by the British, the Parthenon nevertheless sits proudly on the hill of the Acropolis in Athens.

The new wet mummy accidentally unearthed in an unmarked grave in China was found complete with body hair, clothes and jewelry, all in pristine condition.

Was this the world's first temple? Find out why some believe it was.

Our ancestors 12,000 years ago weren't just running down woolly mammoths with spears but had refined and specialized tools for fishing and hunting on the water.

In an excavation trench at an Alaskan archaeological site, remains of 11,500 year-old Ice Age child were found. It's a truly breakthrough discovery.

Enormous stone jars weighing tons scatter the plains in Laos. Why were they placed there?

Ancient cities lost in time are among the most incredible destinations on the planet and are some of the finest examples of unique architecture, long since lost.

When pirate ship the Whydah sank off the coast of Cape Cod in 1717, few could have realized that the treasures in contained would be discovered almost 300 years later.

When Ötzi's remains were discovered accidentally 20 years ago, no one imagined that it would link us to our 5,300 old past.

More than 2000 years old, the Chinese musical instrument known as the Bianzhong is a miracle to archaeologists and the Eight Wonder of the Ancient World.

The incredible discovery of the oldest complete wine production facility known to man, found near Iran's border with Armenia.

You might think that the T-Rex ruled the roost in the days of the dinosaurs, but less well-known carnivores also had their time!