6,000-Year-Old Conch Shell Trumpets Found in Spain
Archaeologists discover Neolithic conch-shell trumpets in Catalonia, used 6,000 years ago for communication and music. Hear the sounds of our ancient ancestors.
Archaeologists discover Neolithic conch-shell trumpets in Catalonia, used 6,000 years ago for communication and music. Hear the sounds of our ancient ancestors.
Fresh archaeological research reveals surprising new details about Peru's mysterious Band of Holes, challenging previous theories about this ancient enigma. Discover the latest findings.
After 900 years, researchers reveal how Easter Island's massive moai statues were moved using rope-rocking method. Discover the ancient secrets of Rapa Nui engineering.
New BBC series Civilisations: Rise and Fall draws chilling parallels between ancient collapses and contemporary society. Essential viewing on iPlayer now.
New York's Cohen & Gresser is negotiating a £30m private equity stake sale, reflecting a major shift in US legal industry funding. Discover how firms are bypassing ownership laws.
As BBC Two's Civilisations: Rise and Fall explores the British Museum's artefacts, discover what history warns us about being on the brink of disaster. Plus, tonight's TV highlights.
Genetic analysis of prehistoric birch tar chewed 10,500 years ago in Estonia reveals a brown-eyed, brown-haired teenager. This remarkable discovery connects us directly with Stone Age life.
Archaeologists uncover 16 submerged Indigenous canoes in Lake Mendota, revealing a 5,200-year-old prehistoric 'parking lot' used by ancient travellers. Discover this remarkable find.
Groundbreaking research from the University of Oxford suggests Neanderthals likely kissed both each other and early modern humans, challenging perceptions of ancient relationships.
Archaeologists uncover a 346-acre Bronze Age settlement in Kazakhstan, revealing advanced metallurgy and challenging nomadic stereotypes. Explore the lost 'City of Seven Ravines'.
Dive into this week's challenging Saturday quiz. Can you answer all the questions on country music legends, ancient parliaments, and Olympic events? Put your knowledge to the test!
Step back in time at Moyseion, an immersive hotel-museum in Italy's ancient cave city of Matera. Experience living history through authentic rituals, music and cuisine from the Magna Graecia era.
The Duchess of Edinburgh visited the world's oldest river gunboat, BAP America, built in Birkenhead in 1904, during her tour of South and Central America. Discover her engagements with indigenous leaders and Amazon wildlife.
The UNESCO-listed city of Chinguetti, home to priceless medieval manuscripts, battles encroaching desert sands, dwindling tourism, and regional insecurity. Discover the fight to preserve Africa's spiritual capital.
Groundbreaking archaeological discovery reveals how the Norte Chico civilisation in Peru adapted their society and agriculture to withstand a catastrophic climate shift that wiped out contemporary cultures.
A thoughtful new documentary outlines the powerful ethical and cultural arguments for repatriating the Elgin Marbles to Athens, reigniting the centuries-old debate.
Escape to Portugal's Alentejo region this autumn for ancient hilltop cities, golden vineyards, and authentic cultural experiences away from the crowds.
A 13th-century medieval tower unexpectedly collapsed near Rome's iconic Colosseum, leaving construction workers injured and raising serious questions about heritage site safety protocols.
Shocking video captures the moment a section of Rome's historic 12th-century Torre dei Conti medieval tower crumbles to the ground, raising concerns about Italy's architectural heritage preservation.
Discover a forgotten medieval London soup recipe that's taking food enthusiasts by storm. This hearty, historical dish from a 15th-century cookbook offers surprising health benefits and authentic Tudor flavours perfect for modern tables.