The Olmec were an ancient Mexican civilization best known for the statues they left behind: the so-called “colossal heads.” In 1999, their writing system was revealed when road builders ...

The Ancient Egyptians developed hieroglyphics ... “Alphabets revolutionized writing by making it accessible to people beyond ...

They tell us about beliefs, gods, clothing and everyday life. The ancient Egyptians also used papyrus and writing boards to keep records of thing like laws. This is different from societies living ...