World History Foundation

Tag: Ancient_Americas

  • Visiting The Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian Art

    Visiting The Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian Art

    —

    by

    James Wiener
    in , ,

    The Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian Art (Español: Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino) in Santiago, Chile is a jewel among the world’s museums and a highlight of any trip to the country. Widely regarded as one of the best museums in Latin America, this unique establishment houses an impressive collection of artifacts from ancient Central and…

  • Rediscovering Ancient Colombia’s Rich Past

    Rediscovering Ancient Colombia’s Rich Past

    —

    by

    James Wiener
    in ,

    Despite the popular appeal of the legendary city of El Dorado, our collective understanding of ancient Colombia’s history remains largely obscured by the advanced civilizations of Mesoamerica and the Andes. A new exhibition at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) in Los Angeles, CA, however, reveals that ancient Colombia’s past is far older…

Malcare WordPress Security