Olmec System: Origins of America's First Civilization

Long before the rise of the Maya or Aztec, a powerful and enigmatic civilization emerged in the tropical lowlands of ancient Mexico. Known today as the Olmec, they built colossal stone monuments, developed complex symbolic systems, and laid the foundations of Mesoamerican civilization. But who were they—and how did they achieve such remarkable sophistication so early in human history?The Olmec Sys...