Скачать или смотреть Boring History for Sleep - The Olmecs Full History, Colossal Heads and Early Mesoamerica

The Olmecs were one of the earliest major civilizations in Mesoamerica, flourishing in the tropical lowlands of what is now Mexico from roughly 1500 to 400 BCE. Often described as a foundational culture for the region, they helped shape ideas and practices that later societies would develop in their own ways.

The Olmecs are best known for their colossal stone heads, carved with striking detail and placed at important ceremonial centers. Their communities relied on farming and river networks, and their rulers oversaw the building of large ritual sites such as San Lorenzo and La Venta. Within these centers, religion, authority, and art were closely connected, expressed through monuments, carefully planned spaces, and repeated symbols.

Olmec artisans worked with stone and jade, creating objects that traveled through trade routes far beyond their heartland. Scholars also associate the Olmecs with early developments in writing and calendar traditions, though many details remain uncertain. Over time, their major centers declined, and the Olmec world changed into new regional cultures.

In this episode, we explore the calm timeline of the Olmecs - their rise in the Gulf Coast lowlands, their ceremonial cities, their art and influence, and the enduring mysteries they left behind - told slowly and clearly for peaceful nighttime listening.

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