A new documentary brings early human history to life with a "scientifically accurate" collection of hyper-real 3D models.

Historians and researchers created a new face reconstruction of Alexander the Great, the Ancient Greek leader of the kingdom ...

Emese Gábor, a facial reconstruction specialist, spoke to Fox News Digital about a recently discovered skull that she believes belonged to Matthias Corvinus, a medieval king.

Pomeroy said the reconstruction helped “bridge that gap between anatomy and 75,000 years of time.” Correction: A previous version of this story misstated the nationality of the Kennis brothers.

So, the next time you see a reconstruction of some ancient person's face, be cautious before thinking that you are really looking at the exact, almost photographic likeness of someone from the past.

Though 3D facial reconstruction can be attempted with the help of a computer, Nilsson prefers a hands-on approach. “I’ve been interested in faces for as long as I can remember,” he says.

A new facial reconstruction depicts a Neanderthal whose skeleton was found by priests in a French cave. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.