03 Incorrect Ideas About Olmecs
The Olmecs are the oldest known Mesoamerican civilization, and we know little about them compared to, say, the Mayans or Aztec. Several people, though, have made a few outlandish claims about who the Olmecs were, and where they came from. […]
An episode of the The Weird History Podcast podcast, hosted by Joe Streckert, titled "03 Incorrect Ideas About Olmecs" was published on November 7, 2014 and runs 10 minutes.
November 7, 2014 ·10m · The Weird History Podcast
Summary
The Olmecs are the oldest known Mesoamerican civilization, and we know little about them compared to, say, the Mayans or Aztec. Several people, though, have made a few outlandish claims about who the Olmecs were, and where they came from. Related Links: This article from Cultural Anthropology is the definitive takedown of Van Sertima’s Olmec claims, in great detail. A more readable debunking of claims regarding African and Chinese Olmec origins. And, just for fun, one of the best 80s cartoon openers ever.
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