Archaeologists have hypothesized that these sculptures were created by an ancient Mesoamerican culture called the Olmecs. Often referred to as the “mother” culture of later Mesoamerican civilizations ...

The Olmecs are considered to be the first Mesoamerican civilization and laid the foundation for Mexican cultures that followed, he said. One of 33 Olmec heads awaits unloading at the Gail Borden ...

ALMAS (Alliance of Latinos Motivating Action in the Suburbs) is hosting “The Olmec Legacy: Art, Culture, and Influence” from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, at Nichols Library, 200 Jefferson ...

Olmec Stone Head. Credit: Quite Peculiar, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 The Aztecs and the Mayans are the most well-known Mesoamerican civilizations, but, in fact, the Olmecs pre-existed them. The Olmecs were the ...

A new public art exhibit in the Chicago area is exploring the history of an ancient Mexican civilization. Long before the Aztecs or the Maya, there were the Olmecs. Their people once lived along the ...

This summer, Naperville is embracing the vibrant roots of Latin American culture with the countywide art exhibit, "Olmec Trails: Culture and Legacy." In a celebration of the historic Olmec ...

This summer and fall, Naperville is shining a spotlight on Latin American culture. And at the crux of celebration is a pair of hand-painted colossal heads. Over the next few months, Naperville ...

Experience the rich cultural history of the ancient Olmec civilization through the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County’s Olmec Trails: Culture and Legacy public art exhibit. (Photo provided by ...

For the first time in Canada, visitors to Pointe-à-Callière have the rare opportunity to explore the Olmec civilization and its unique heritage as one of the earliest civilizations and founding ...

The massive statues likely depict rulers from the ancient Olmec civilization. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Tumaco-Tolita ...