ARCHAEOLOGY

A lead tool discovered in Israel what archaeologists say depicts the earliest evidence of use of the metal by humans.

A clay seal impression dating back to the biblical kingdom of Judah (9BC) has been found in Jerusalem.

Ancient engraving found in Spain could be first representation of a human social group.

Passageway may lead to a secret chamber hiding tombs of Aztec rulers in the ruins of Templo Mayor.

Heart of a French Knight discovered inside an urn and buried with his wife.

Radar scans have shown Tutankhamun's tomb may have been an extension of Queen Nefertiti's.

Human beings in prehistoric times ate fava beans, lentils, various types of peas and chickpeas, a new study reveals.

Among their findings were a pit 'fridge', a fire hearth oven and a watering well.

'The gold mask had never been intended for Tutankhamun at all,' argues British archaeologist Nicholas Reeves.

Bones of an extinct species of elephant suggest it was slaughtered at a prehistoric butchering site.

Revenge and grudges played their part in the rapid migration of humans 100,000 years ago.

The wall dates back to the Middle Kingdom – between 2,000BC and 1,700BC.

The stone ring set in gold will be put on display at the Andover Museum.

Turkish authorities say 5,000-year-old city had chapels, homes and production spaces.

New Testament fragment with Gospel of John was spotted by an academic who persuaded the seller to remove the item from online shopping site.

Close to 6,300 registration forms belonging to Holocaust victims have been discovered.

The streets of a Roman city would have been cluttered with all sorts of human waste before sewers

The girl would have been no older than 17 and was malnourished when she was burned.

The lamps point to innovation and awareness about the harmful effects of smoke.

Archaeologists believe that the discovery of the religious artefacts is the 'find of the century'.

Portrait was found in tomb of Liu He, grandson of Emperor Wu

Ancient artists in Roman Israel possessed advanced artistic skills, reveals an impressive mosaic discovered from the era.

It belonged to Spanish admiral Blas de Lezo who unconventionally ordered it to be sunk.

Geoarchaeologists discover lost island mentioned in ancient texts.

A new study has found the warm climate of the time helped the economy boom.

Initial estimates suggest that the amphitheatre's base measured 262 by 196 feet

This mummified infant discovered in 1985, frozen at the base of Piramide Mountain.

It is the most well preserved ancient ancient Greek city.

The remnants of the church on the island of Santiago date back to 1470.