Madre Laura Montoya is a saint from Colombia, she dedicated her life to the gospel and to Indigenous communities. Credit: XalD, CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia CommonsMadre Laura Montoya Upegui is one of the most important Catholic and religious figures in Colombia. Her life was a blend of unwavering faith
Located on Rapa Nui, or Easter Island, the Moai statues are the legacy of a mysterious Polynesian civilization. Credit: David Berkowitz / CC BY 2.0Rapa Nui, better known as Easter Island, is a small, isolated landmass in the southeast Pacific Ocean, widely known for its nearly 1,000 massive statues
The Ballet Nacional de Colombia returns to the International Folklore Festival of Agrigento after winning the Golden Temple. Credit: Global Landscapes Forum, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 / Flickr The Ballet Nacional de Colombia Sonia Osorio will participate in the International Folklore Festival of Agrigento, in
Colombia is a country where religious faith is deeply rooted in its culture, and this can be seen in its religious destinations. Credit: jikatu. CC BY 2.0/flickrColombia is a country where faith and religious tradition are an essential part of its cultural history. For this reason, the country is h
A marble bust of Christ in a Roman church by Michelangelo. Credit: Valentina Salerno / Open AccessA new claim about a sculpture inside a historic Roman church has sparked fresh debate among art historians and cultural authorities, with some researchers suggesting the artwork may be linked to Michela
The Mayans held similar beliefs to the Aztecs, but on a different scale. Credits: Theilr, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.The ancient Maya city of Ucanal once stood as a model of careful water management in a region with limited natural water sources, but it ultimately led to mercury poisoning.
Before the ancient Mhttps://colombiaone.com/2026/03/03/belize-maya-wetlands-survive-drought/ayans came to rule what is now the Yucatan Peninsula, their predecessors made intricate fishing canals. Credits: Thank You (23 millions+) views, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia CommonsArchaeologists exploring an und
A new book claims that William Shakespeare was actually a Black Jewish woman of North African descent. Credit: wallyg – CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 via Flickr.A new book is challenging centuries of literary history with the provocative claim that William Shakespeare was actually a Black Jewish woman of North Af
Microscopic cross-section of preserved wooden architecture recovered from the Maya wetland settlement in northwestern Belize. Credit: Lara M. Sánchez-Morales et al. / CC BY 4.0A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences details the discovery of a Maya wetlands settlement
Wooden coffins of singers of Amun. Credit: Ministry of Tourism and AntiquitiesArchaeologists working in southern Egypt have uncovered a striking group of ancient coffins linked to Singers of Amun who once served in the temples of the god Amun. The discovery, made in Luxor on the west bank of the Nil
Burial mounds in Khakassia. Credit: Tatiana Artemevna Blyakharchuk / CC BY 3.0Archaeologists in southern Siberia have uncovered new evidence that is helping solve a long-running mystery about Siberian tomb art carvings. Stone slabs decorated with images and placed inside sealed burial mounds are now
Ancient viticulture revives in Pompeii Archaeological Park. Credit: Italian Cultural Institute LondonPompeii, the Roman city frozen in time by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D., is once again growing vineyards. Nearly two millennia after volcanic ash buried its streets and homes, workers are
Every year in Argentina, Jujuy’s Northern Carnival turns strangers into participants — and leaves them counting the days until they can return. Credit: Virgi Asprilla / Colombia OneColorful, joyful, deeply rooted in tradition, and unlike anything else in the world — that is the Carnival of Jujuy, Ar
The coca is a plant of ancestral use in South America. Cocaine, a toxic chemical derivative, has overshadowed its history. Credit: Andrés Gomez Tarazona / CC BY NC ND 2.0The coca is a plant with a rich and diverse history and is deeply rooted in the cultures of the indigenous peoples of South Americ
Laura Alonso was cast as Matilde in the Netflix TV adaptation of “One Hundred Years of Solitude.” “One Hundred Years of Solitude” Credit: Martijn Kuiper / CourtesyColombian actress Laura Alonso plays Matilde, a fictional character who embarks on the journey to Macondo, in the Netflix two-part adapta
Colombians living in Paris, France, are a vibrant and supportive community, proudly representing Colombia through culture and way of life. Credit: Victor Cohen / Colombia OneThe Colombian community in Paris is one of the most vibrant ones in the diaspora. With a presence spanning several decades, Co
Salamina is a town located in Caldas, known as Colombia’s City of Light, and is renowned for the hospitality of its people. Credit: Triangulo del Cafe, CC BY 2.0Located in the northern part of the Caldas department, in the heart of Colombia’s Coffee Cultural Landscape, Salamina rises as a heritage g
Fragment of eggshells with engraved lines. Credit: Valentina Decembrini et al cc by 40.Archaeologists in southern Africa have uncovered engraved ostrich eggshell fragments that may hold the earliest known signs of geometry. The pieces date back more than 60,000 years, placing them tens of thousands
Chimú gold plaque displays god Naymlap on his boat. Credit: Lombards Museum / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 3.0Archaeologists working in northern Peru have uncovered what they describe as an ancient ritual road built by the Chimú civilization. This powerful society once ruled much of the country’s coast
Pope Leo XIV. Credit: Edgar Beltran / CC BY-SA 4.0Pope Leo XIV has delivered a clear message to Catholic priests: “Do not rely on artificial intelligence (AI) to write sermons.” Speaking to clergy from the Diocese of Rome, the pontiff said technology cannot replace personal faith, reflection, or spi
Researchers in Japan reveal an AI Buddhist monk robot. Credit: Tesla – CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia CommonsJapan has introduced what researchers call the country’s first artificial intelligence (AI) powered Buddhist monk robot, a development aimed at helping temples cope with a declining population and a
The arrieros are the last muleteers of Colombia, still keeping alive a tradition of rural transportation that began in the 18th century. Credit: Guia Oficial de Viaje de Medellin, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0The arrieros are Colombia’s last muleteers, historically a driving force behind the country’s social, eco
The animeros in Colombia are part of a religious tradition. These individuals are responsible for praying for souls in purgatory. Credit: AP / Colombia OneThe animeros are one of the most fascinating spiritual and religious manifestations in Colombia. Mostly substisting in the Antioquia department a
The medieval Coffee Castle is an original tourist attraction in Colombia, where you can enjoy a cup of coffee in a medieval atmosphere. Credit: el castillodel cafe col / InstagramIf you’ve ever dreamed of wandering the halls of a medieval castle while sipping a good cup of coffee, Colombia has made
