Cold-defying conquests traced to 120,000 years ago when they crossbred with Denisovans, and 60,000 years ago when they collected sparkling crystals.

Prehistoric Siberians lived in Denisova Cave earlier than scientists realised - new claim based on state-of-the-art technology.

Startling new scientific evidence to be reviewed by international experts which - if true - would transform our knowledge of skills and sophistication of early man.

Mongolian Palaeolithic sites in may prove a missing link in the map of these ancient hominins.

13 year old revealed as the daughter of a Neanderthal mother and a Denisovan father - separate humanoid groups now proven to have crossbred.

DNA of a fossil tooth found in the Altai Mountains shows early man and his best friend were together 19,000 years earlier than previously understood.

 ….and it was worn by a man!

Archeological evidence from the Altai region makes clear the arrival of Homo erectus from Africa can be dated at between 800,000 and one million years ago.

But who were the mysterious Paleolithic artists of these rock drawings?