Prehistoric humans used caves for art, and the Chauvet Cave happens to be one of the most important prehistoric art sites in the world. It’s also closed to the public, so you can’t just stroll ...

At the time the art was created, people were living as hunters and gatherers, and it's possible that rituals of some form took place in the cave. Chauvet cave in southeastern France has drawings ...

The true significance of these magnificent cave paintings at Lascaux and Chauvet in France and at Altamira in Spain remains elusive. But scientists conclude that this art, some of it brilliant ...