In 1862, explorer José María Melgar y Serrano discovered a colossal stone sculpture at Tres Zapotes, Mexico — and the mystery of the Olmec heads was born. In the years since, other ancient stone heads ...

One of 33 Olmec heads awaits unloading at the Gail Borden ... “We’re not trying to rewrite history. We’re trying to teach history correctly for the first time.” The significance of the ...

The Olmec heads are arriving. The “Olmec Origins” culturally decorated heads exhibit will be opening at the Gail Borden ...

Throughout Olmec history, red floors were a symbol of high status and a testimony to the regional procurement, exchange, and preparation of pigments for use in construction, which was the focus of Ann ...

Cesar Pita’s ceramic sculptures feel like Mesoamerican artifacts. And when you get close, you discover that his child ...

Should art museums be showing art history? Or cultural history, which isn't the same thing? Getty and LACMA exhibitions give ...

Stock up on holiday gifts and stocking stuffers at the Gail Borden Public Library Foundation Pop-Up Book Sale from Nov. 29 to Dec. 1 at the main library, 270 N. Grove Ave. in Elgin. Most items are ...

Automation solutions provider, PCE Automation Ltd completes its second acquisition in just two years, with north Lincolnshire-based vision inspection and web conversion provider, Olmec-UK being ...

The Olmec Empire was famous for its agricultural advances ... All around the world, civilizations left behind impressive ancient ruins to visit that now offer a dose of history and inspire awe.

November 21, 2024 • The Thanksgiving story most of us hear is about friendship and unity. And that's what Sarah Josepha Hale had on her mind when she sat down to write a letter to President ...

As the United States celebrates its rich and diverse cultural heritage, many people may not realize the significant influence Native American culture has had on everyday items and practices. From food ...