The picture depicting a wild pig and a trio of human figures dates from 51,000 years ago, according to researchers, and suggests that Europe was not the birthplace of cave art

Radiocarbon dating by archaeologists has revealed that wall motifs in a cave in southern Argentina are over 8,000 years old

Neolithic bench discovered in Turkey shows a discernible narrative progression, and dates to around 11,000 BC

Reduced oxygen resulting from the use of torches in narrow enclosed spaces likely triggered hypoxia, resulting in out-of-body experiences, scholars report

The unique Palaeolithic instrument was found in a cave rich in rock art, and was marked with red pigment that matches the paintings

The warty pig painting was found in a cave in Indonesia and is thought to be at least 45,500 years old

Di-faced Tenner is artist’s first work to join the collection officially—unlike his 2005 cave painting prank