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Articles related to "Olmec"
Another Mystery of Mesoamerica: The Enigma of the Olmecs Evidence points to the Olmecs as the first emerging civilization of Mesoamerica, not the Maya. The discovery remains a quiet one--but should be getting as much attention as the discovery of Troy. Who's been keeping it quiet and why? Once more, an ancient culture emerges seemingly intact--with little evidence of early development. Where did the Olmecs come from? The find is wrought, still with controversy. ancient civilization • mesoamerica • olmec • maya • archaeological
Life and Death in Mexico: Ancient and Present A brief history of Mexican death customs & festivals from ancient times to present day. dead • death • life • maya • mayan
Putting Together the Puzzle Pieces of Pre-Columbian Mexico The ancient people of Mesoamerican were not the violent savages depicted by Europeans after the Spanish invasion. Instead, they became highly accomplished in art, medicine, philosophy, complex astrology and math, architecture, government and organized religion. Where did ancient Mesoamericans come from and how did they transform from loosely knit hunter-gatherers to complex, legendary civilizations? pre-columbian • civilization • mexico • nomads • religion
An Educated Eye: An Overview "An Educated Eye: Princeton University Art Museum Collections" celebrates the New Jersey institution's 125th anniversary. museum permanent collection special exhibitions • an educated eye • princeton university art museum • sorcerers of the fifth heaven • treasures from olana
Origins of the Day of the Dead In certain regions of Central America, the Aztec Day of the Dead has survived Christianity's attempts at assimilation. history origin mexican day of the dead los dias de • olmec aztec celebration of deceased spirits • spanish conquest of mexico • christian assimilation celtic samhain • mesoamerican middle-american cultures traditions
Ancient Decorative Art Works Art guide "30,000 Years of Art" from Phaidon Press features these 9th-century world-wide works of art in stunning and detailed photographs. decorative world art • 30000 years of art • 9th-century art • bird-man mural • huangdao ware jar
The History of Chocolate With a history going back some four thousand years, chocolate has been a temptation to the sweet-toothed for a long time. history of chocolate • food of the gods • comfort food • drinking chocolate • theobroma cacao
Archeologists Discover 4,600 Year Old Pyramid In Peru Until last month, it was believed that the great Egyptian pyramids pre-dated any pyramid in the Americas by at least 2,000 years. A recent discovery in the desert of Peru has changed all of that... pyramids peru egyptian pyramids ancient america ca
When Did the Chinese First Visit the Americas? An investigation into early contacts between the east and the west. china • olmecs • mexico • moluccas • trade
La memoría de Mexico- Mexican memoires Mexico is the product of two cultures, which clashed upon the arrival of Hernán Cortés, the most famous truly Spanish conqueror, in 1521. In the centuries to follow, the ancient Mexican civilizations merged with the Catholic European Culture. After its independence, Mexico started to search for its own identity. It is still looking. mexico • conquest • cortés • history • war
The Haunted City Different Explore North America's most ancient city, Santa Fe, New Mexico, and discover why the entire community is considered "The Haunted City Different". ghost • stories • santa • fe • new |
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