The ancient world was replete with a myriad of fascinating civilizations, many of which are no longer remembered.

Once an important site on the Olmec map, Chalcatzingo is known for its enormous stone heads, which are believed to represent ...

But the Olmec sense of personal beautification could go far beyond cosmetics or jewellery. Here's Karl Taube again: "They would modify their heads - it's often called cranial deformation ...