ARCHAEOLOGY

As St Paul Island shrank access to freshwater became increasingly scarce, eventually wiping out the population.

Skeleton of royal in 20s or 30s was found buried with pots, jade beads and animal remains.

The bodies are thought to be the remains of Cylon supporters, following the failed coup in 632 BC.

By altering their way of life, fire also created the conditions for new diseases to appear

The earliest case of cancer was discovered in the foot bone of a mystery hominin species.

Synchrotron scans of most complete fossil ever discovered to reveal how this primitive dinosaur species lived

The mummified remains were so well conserved that scientists were able to assess the man's health status.

Two earthquakes in 1555 and 1905 could be responsible for cracks and tilted structures.

A vast network of 12th century cities was discovered beneath the jungle around Cambodia's Angkor Wat.

Found in a German cave, the well-preserved tool was first thought to be a musical instrument

Farmers in ancient Iran and the Levant were genetically diverse, suggesting they developed farming in parallel.

Archaeologist show settlements increased over 20 fold in later Middle Palaeolithic period.

Denarii coins were found hidden inside an ceramic vase dating back 2,500 years

Archaeologists find traveller carried parasitic flatworm Chinese liver fluke 1,500km.

The 4,500 years old papyrus has just been displayed in public in Cairo Museum

The more we learn about the Antikythera mechanism, the more complicated it becomes.

16th-century markings found in Caribbean island cave show intercultural and religious dynamics.

Traces found on archaeological digs suggest plant was cultivated and traded in Eurasia 5,000 years ago.

Why was Stonehenge built? Where is Genghis Khan's tomb? Why do the Nazca Lines exist?

Osteosarcoma kills many dogs, and apparently affected them as far back as two millennia ago.

Asteroid impact would have burned huge oil reserves, potentially blocking 90% of the sun for years.

Neolithic farming emerged in genetically distinct populations at different locations.

They were buried near lake Baikal with a range of precious objects, including a jade knife.

Gualicho adds to the theory that T-Rex's small arms were not an ancestrally-inherited trait.

Archaeologists have digitally reconstructed the defence system protecting the king's chamber.

Survey of Fournoi archipelago provides richest source of ancient shipwrecks in Greek Territory.

Archaeologists say humans may have been introduced to cashews by watching capuchins.

The major discovery could shed light on why this community of people relocated to Israel.

Scientists recreate 17,000-year-old brain with 3D-scanning and advanced computer technology.