A veritable mythology has grown around these strange crystal artefacts and a supposed Mayan legend. They are said to have fabulous powers: visions of the past, healing powers, stores of information, sources of energy, and so on. Their claims origins are no less extraordinary, ranging from Atlantis to outer space. More mundanely, it was until recently thought they may date from the pre-Columbian world, and the Aztec or Mixtec cultures. But where do these skulls really come from, and do they truly have incredible powers?Wednesday 21 February 2024, at 6 pm, Musée d’Anthropologie Préhistorique