Professor Dave Explains
New World Archeology (Mesoamerica)
New ReviewAfter covering old world archeology, it's time to check out the new world. This refers to the Americas, where several civilizations were also occurring. The largest ones were found in Mesoamerica, which is present day Mexico. This...
Wonderscape
Unraveling the Mystery of the Olmec Civilization
This video is a lesson on the Olmec civilization, one of the earliest civilizations in the Americas. It discusses the mystery surrounding the origins and name of the Olmec people, as well as their achievements and cultural practices. The...
Crash Course
Crash Course History of Science #5: The Americas and Time Keeping
How did ancient civilizations in America develop their culture and knowledge base without any contact with the peoples of Africa, Asia, or Europe? This is a story about the planet Venus, breathtaking pyramids, and intricate calendars....
BBC
Bbc Podcasts: Episode 29: Olmec Stone Mask 25 Feb 2010
A stone face made by Olmecs, the first Central American culture to build cities and develop writing. As the Parthenon was being created in Greece and the Persians were expanding the world's biggest empire, Neil MacGregor, Director of the...