He found that it is staggeringly ancient: at least 35,400 years old. That likely makes it the oldest-known example of figurative art anywhere in the world—the world’s very first picture.

Hidden underneath, the surprised workers found several centuries-old paintings. The forgotten wall art was likely added to the convent during a renovation in the 16th century or later before being ...

Ratno SardiScientists have determined a cave painting depicting what looks to be a ... uncovered outside of Africa and ...