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Aztec and Maya civilizations are household names – but it's the Olmecs who are the 'mother culture'...
The Conversation via Yahoo News· 1 year agoOlmec culture deeply shaped later Mesoamerican civilizations like the Aztecs. Danny Lehman/The Image...
The Alcoholic Cacao Drink That Predates Chocolate As We Know It
Tasting Table via Yahoo News· 3 months agohands in pile of cacao seeds - Bloomberg/Getty Images If you're fiending for a bite of chocolate,...
10 Oldest Countries in the World
HowStuffWorks via Yahoo News· 7 months agoMesopotamia is known as the "cradle of civilization," but it's still not the oldest on this list. Dorling Kindersley / Getty Images/Dorling Kindersley...
Back in Mexico, 'Earth Monster' sculpture points to ancient beliefs
Reuters via Yahoo News· 1 year agoA massive stone sculpture carved by Olmec artists more than 2,000 years ago that evokes ancient...
An ‘extraordinarily rare’ Olmec cave mask from almost 3,000 years ago returned to Mexico
United Press International via Yahoo News· 10 months agoAn Olmec cave mask dating back almost 3,000 years was returned to Mexico in July after an...
10 Fascinating Facts About Mexico That Will Surprise You
Travel Noire via Yahoo News· 7 months agoWith its stunning beaches, vibrant festivals, and rich cuisine, Mexico has long enthralled...
What was the longest-lasting civilization?
Live Science via Yahoo News· 1 year agoAn ancient Egyptian painted relief depicting Pharaoh Ramesses III with Isis. Ancient Egypt, China and Mesopotamia are all frequently cited as...
What is Dia de los Muertos? How and where can I celebrate in Milwaukee?
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel via Yahoo News· 7 months agoDía de los Muertos is an annual Mexican celebration rooted in rich cultural and religious...
A Guide for Traveling to Mexico for the First Time
Drillinjourneys via Yahoo News· 3 weeks agoSo you've made the decision to go to Mexico. Allow me to be the first to congratulate you! Mexico is a country that first captivated me when I was nine...
'See death in a different way': The history of Day of the Dead and how to celebrate this year
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 7 months agoThe opportunity to reunite with a deceased loved one might be closer than you think. Day of the...