Grave 43 from Varna. Its occupant was buried with almost 1000 gold objects, including the many small - and not so small - gold discs which would have been fastened onto fabric.

This small ivory head, about the size of a thumb, comes from Brassempouy in France. It is one of the few finds from Western Europe on which the features are indicated. It was found early in the 20th century,

This beautiful coloured bison is one of those from the ceiling of the Spanish cave of Altamira.

Bronze is an alloy of copper and tin. It was circulated in the form of ingots, and these could then be used to make items ranging from decorative wire to shields and swords. Moulds have been found, showing

A Smile costs nothing, but it values much. It enriches those who receive it without impoverishing those who give it. It happens in a flash, and the memory of it yet lasts forever. None is so rich that