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Research on sediments on Indian Ocean shores reveals centuries-old evidence of large tsunami in the region.

Experts from the University of Bristol visit northern Spain to try to accurately date cave paintings.

Two ancient Egyptian skulls which were found buried in a Manchester back garden are returned to Egypt.

The first accurate carbon dating of Stonehenge reveals the monument was built in 2300BC, some 300 years later than previously thought.

The extinction of many ancient species may be due to humans rather than climate change, experts say.

BBC News looks at why radiocarbon testing on remains found as part of the Jersey abuse inquiry could have stalled.

A large chunk of the Ward Hunt Ice Shelf has broken free of the northern Canadian coast, scientists say.

The remains of a mammal which may have died 11,000 years ago are retrieved from a cave.

Dug up from beneath London, the skeletons in a new exhibition give remarkable insights into the capital's past.

It's got good actors and some snazzy camera angles - but does Bonekickers give archaeology a kicking?

Archaeologists and volunteers excavating at a Perthshire forest uncover new information about the site.

Stonehenge served as a burial ground for much longer than had previously been believed, new research suggests.

A necklace found in Peru is the oldest known gold object made in the Americas, archaeologists say.

Two lion skulls found during excavations at the Tower of London originated in north-west Africa, researchers say.

Rageh Omaar looks at the enduring mystery of the Shroud of Turin and the studies that continue to probe its origin.

Remains of tiny ancient humans found on a Pacific island raise new issues over the Indonesian "Hobbits".

Scientists are to examine the DNA of what are believed to be the only polar bear remains found in Britain.

The bones of six medieval bishops buried more than 600 years ago are identified using new hi-tech methods.

A study challenges a theory that abrupt and catastrophic climate change extinguished the last Neanderthals.

Police search for a man in connection with vandalism at the 5,000-year-old Skara Brae settlement.

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