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

Siberian ancestors hunted the squat short-legged horse, even though this type of animal was believed to have been wiped out 400,000 years ago.

The Denisova Cave in the Altai region has given up another riveting secret to modern science, this time equine, say researchers from Novosibirsk.

Finds dating back 50,000 years could be missing link in understanding man's origins.

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

 ….and it was worn by a man!

New revelations expected as Novosibirsk experts share latest ancient finds with world's leading specialists.

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

Toe bone DNA research uncovers the sexual relationships of cave-dwellers from Altai foothills in Siberia.

Unique remains give vital clues to man's origins and early travels, say experts.