New DNA study uses AI to reveal Papua New Guineans' genetic origins, showing close ties to Asian populations despite distinct appearance. Denisovan ancestry adds complexity.

Mammoth hunting was successful in Mexico region and some modern scientists think DNA engineering of mammoths may address climate change.

War elephants were considered formidable by ancient battle strategists, but they did not factor in terrifying catapulted flaming squealing pigs.

The Roman invasion of Britain in 43 AD brought with it dramatic social upheaval that fund

Scientists have traced the origins of the 2,400-year-old Hjortspring boat to the Baltic Sea using chemical analysis and a preserved fingerprint, solving a century-old mystery about ancient Iron Age maritime raiders.

When the famed King Arthur Tapestry arrived at the Met 70 years ago it was in a sorry state. Watch as skilled conservators return it to its former glory.

Archaeologists have just discovered 400,000-year-old evidence of fire-making at Barnham, Suffolk - the earliest proof humans could create fire on demand. Early Neanderthals used pyrite and flint as prehistoric lighters in this groundbreaking find.

New research from an ancient Pompeii building site reveals the latest on how Romans made self-healing concrete using quicklime and hot-mixing techniques, explaining why their structures still stand today.

The North American Anasazi and the Middle Eastern Anakim are both said to have been giants. But are they also connected or the same ancient prehistoric beings?

Archaeologists working in the Williams Lake area in British Colombia, claim to have found an arrowhead from 6000 years ago. But is it really what they say it is?