ARCHAEOLOGY

Researchers have found a giant stone ball in a forest, and claim an ancient civilisation left it behind.

The exploration of a shaman sanctuary in Poland can help archaeologists understand ancient rituals and beliefs.

Jaguar Paw Temple in Northern Guatemala is difficult to access.

Well-preserved remains of 1,400-year-old mummy found with horse, saddle and grave goods.

Is warfare in our genes or did it arise from civilisation?

A comprehensive dating program in Chauvet cave reveals two distinct periods of human occupations on the site.

Inscriptions from Kingdom of Judah reveals widespread literacy among population.

A new study suggests that human wastefulnesss and ecological disaster were not the sole contributors to its dwindling population

The six-month exhibition, Hadrian and His Cavalry will shed light on cavalry's role in Imperial Rome.

Archaeologists say artefacts pillaged from heritage sites in war-torn country traced to London.

Journalist Robin Ackroyd travelled across Mongolia to solve the mystery of where Genghis Khan was buried.

Century-old bullet shows Lawrence's stories of guerrilla warfare were not exaggerated.

Ritual human sacrifices allowed hierarchical societies to emerge and for ruling elite to keep hold of power.

Vikings Unearthed will air on 4 April on BBC One and PBS following discovery if new archaeological site.

Human remains at the "Plain of Jars" could shed light on ancient burial practices and cultures.

Researchers find evidence of Hannibal crossing a pass called the Col de Traversett to invade Italy.

Scientists find four phases of societal collapse of Pueblo civilisation over 500 years.

More research required to say if the Pharaoh's tomb hides secret burial chamber of Queen Nefertiti.

If discovery pans out, it could rewrite Viking history.

A second scan will be conducted in Tutankhamun's tomb, but some experts doubt the existence of secret chambers.

Homo floresiensis suddenly disappeared from the Indonesian island 50,000 years ago, scientists discover.

A large stele discovered in a temple could hold clues regarding the deity revered by the Etruscans.

The 20mm-long Idmonarachne brasieri showed similarities to spiders, although it could not spin webs.

Evidence from Jomon period in Japan reveals hunter-gatherers were not all warmongers.

A ring said to have belonged to Joan of Arc is causing controversy as people question its authenticity.

Mediterranean Sea has at least 750,000 ancient shipwrecks waiting to be discovered by state-of-the-art technology.

Legendary Partick Castle has been discovered, along with an adjoining tower house, pottery and animal bones.

An oracle bone has, for the first time, been replicated via a 3D printer to avoid damage by mishandling.

Australopithecus fossils found east of the Great Rift Valley shed a light on early humans spatial distribution.