The massive Olmec sculpture known as the Portal to the Underworld has returned to Morelos over 60 years after it was stolen.

Mankind has sought civilization since the earliest days of recorded history. However, some kingdoms were the first to start ...

Tales of seafaring and faraway exploration inform a blockbuster high jewellery collection by Van Cleef & Arpels ...

“We are excited to bring this exhibit to DuPage County,” said Diana Martinez, of McAninch Arts Center. “This is a wonderful opportunity for the community to see the vibrancy and rich history crafted ...

From the Olmecs to the Aztecs, this book will explore the evolution of different mortuary behaviors and their changes over time. Dr. Fitzsimmons has offered introductory as well as upper-level courses ...

In honor of Valentine's Day, for the next two weeks ahead of Feb. 14, Lost Recipes is going to pay tribute to this beloved ...

Antoinette’s headaches with chocolate. This sweet even appeared in European hospital prescriptions! Medicinal use of ...

Vibrant, colorful and full of character, Mexico is one of North America’s most exciting tourist destinations. This large ...

Chocolate traces its origins back to ancient Mesoamerican cultures such as the Olmecs, Mayans, and Aztecs, who revered cacao beans as a precious commodity and used them to create a bitter ...

A mong the many sweet moments of Valentine's Week, Chocolate Day stands out as a celebration of love, indulgence, and joy. Observed on February 9th, this day is dedicated to the u ...

The oldest is the Olmec civilization, considered Mesoamerica’s largest and most important and thrived between 1200 and 400 B.C. Following the Olmecs were the Mayans, Toltecs, and Aztecs.

Each coin-like shape is set with white diamonds to make up faces, a reference to the figurines that the Olmecs, the earliest known Mesoamerican civilisation, offered to the gods. Lavender-hued ...