Colombian ajiaco. Credit: Jeison Rodriguez Sandoval/CC BY-SA 4.0In the heart of Colombia’s culinary landscape lies a dish that’s not just a meal but a manifestation of culture, history, and community—the beloved Ajiaco. This hearty soup, brimming with flavors and textures, is more than just a culina
In Latin America, the use of bateas is part of the culture; especially in small towns, this tradition has endured. Credit: Bastxerri, CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia CommonsThe batea, also known in some regions as a washbasin or trough, is a wide and generally shallow container used for washing clothes, cl
Rising harassment in Bogota exposes the urgent need for safer streets and stronger protections for women. Credit: Unknown / CC BY NC ND 4.0.As Colombia observed the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, Bogota’s District Inspector General’s Office released a report that on
Inside of Temple of Venus, Baiae, Italy. Credit: Mentnafunangann / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0A centuries-old Roman temple in southern Italy has defied time, gravity, and geology by standing firm for nearly 2,000 years — even as the ground beneath it has slowly shifted and sunk. The Temple of V
Large-scale “Giant” quarries in Jerusalem. Credit: Adi Sela Wiener / Open AccessArchaeologists have uncovered nearly 40 ancient stone quarries hidden beneath the surface of modern-day Jerusalem, offering a rare look at how builders in the distant past shaped the stone that still defines the city’s a
Legendary Italian singer Ornella Vanoni died today of a heart attack at the age of 91, leaving behind seven decades of universal Italian music. Credit: Youflavio, CC BY-SA 3.0 / Wikimedia.The world of Italian music is in mourning. Ornella Vanoni, one of the most iconic and enduring voices of Italian
From novels by Gabriel Garcia Marquez to stories by Laura Restrepo, here are books from Colombia you should read. Credit: AP / Colombia OneColombia has produced some of the greatest literary minds of our time. Like movies, books offer a window into a country’s culture and history, providing an intim
A 1940 self-portrait by Mexican artist Frida Kahlo sold Thursday for $54.7 million at Sotheby’s, setting a new auction record sale for a female artist. Credit: profzucker – CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 via Flickr. A 1940 self-portrait painting by Mexican artist Frida Kahlo sold Thursday for $54.7 million at Soth
The Archdiocese Church of Cartagena has asked Spain to return a historic cloister that for more than two decades housed the cultural center. Credit: Diego Cue – CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons. The Archdiocese Church of Cartagena has asked Spain to return a historic cloister that for more than tw
Bamboo slips scroll from the Han Dynasty. Credit: Tbatb / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0Archaeologists have discovered what is believed to be the first full version of one of China’s most important early literary works, the Book of Songs, in an ancient 2,000-year-old royal tomb. The manuscript, ca
Big ass ants (Hormigas Culonas) are a distinctive dish from the Santander department, Colombia. which has gained global fame. Credit: Public domain.In the region of Santander, Colombia, there is a distinctive insect species that has captivated the interest of both locals and tourists— “hormigas culo
The department of Nariño, in southern Colombia, has a great cultural richness that is reflected in its traditional music. Credit: Sheila Miguez, CC BY-SA 2.0 / Wikimedia CommonsThe traditional music of the department of Nariño, located in southwestern Colombia, is a powerful expression of cultural f
Cruciform cache found in the E Group Plaza. Credit: Takeshi Inomata / CC BY 4.0A newly uncovered cosmic map embedded within an Ancient Maya site in southern Mexico is reshaping what experts know about early civilization in the region. The discovery at Aguada Fenix — the oldest known ceremonial cente
Colombian artist Mateo Blanco will donate two of his artworks to the Butler Institute of American Art in Ohio, United States. Credit: Courtesy Mateo BlancoColombian-American artist Mateo Blanco, renowned for his work exploring identity, history, and national symbols, has announced the donation of tw
Examples of monuments investigated by the PPCC with anthropomorphic forms. Credit: Project Plaza of the Columns Complex / CC BY 4.0Archaeologists have uncovered 34 carved stone monuments on Cerro Patlachique, a southern sacred mountain that rises above the ancient city of Teotihuacan in central Mexi
The Day of the Dead is a tradition that originated in Mexico and is now celebrated throughout much of Latin America, where Mexican culture is highly regarded. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.In Mexico, the first days of November are filled with cempasúchil flowers, incense, and pan de mue
The long-awaited Grand Egyptian Museum opens, displaying Tutankhamun’s complete treasures for the first time. Credit: Javier Martin Espinosa, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 / Flickr.Egypt opened the Grand Museum of Giza, showcasing for the first time the complete treasures of Tutankhamun, marking a major step in h
Colombia will have the largest bullring festivals in the world in Sincelejo in 2026. This will be the last bullfighting celebration. Credit: La Casa Amarilla Mompos, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 / FlickrThe city of Sincelejo, capital of the Sucre Department, is preparing to make history with the construction of
The Halloween celebration in Colombia dates back more than 50 years and has become firmly established, especially among young people. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.Halloween did not originate in Colombia, but for more than half a century it has been part of the country’s cultural calend
Cartagena, Colombia is getting ready to celebrate its Independence Festivities from November 1 to 17. The city will celebrate its freedom. Credit: Caroll Viana / Colombia One Cartagena de Indias is getting ready to celebrate one of the most anticipated events of the year: the 2025 Independence Festi
Colombia has a wide variety of signature coffees, with Sierra Nevada Organic and Nariño Supremo among the most outstanding. Credit: Josep Freixes / Colombia OneColombia, world-renowned for the quality of its coffee, continues to strengthen its position as a hub of innovation and excellence in the wo
Fernando Botero’s works arrive in Azerbaijan for the first time starting Oct. 31, more than 100 pieces will be showcased at the Heydar Aliyev Center. Credit: Museum of AntioquiaColombian artist Fernando Botero is making history. For the first time, his works will be exhibited in Azerbaijan, in the c
Many of Colombia’s traditional music and dances have African roots, with Afro-Colombians preserve their ancestral rhythms to this day. Credit: UNWoman, Ryan Brown /CC BY-NC-ND 2.0The Pacific and Caribbean regions of Colombia are home to traditional music and costumes, many of which have African root
The town of Aracataca, in Colombia, is where Gabriel Garcia Marquez was inspired to create his fantastic literary Macondo. Credit: A.P. / Colombia One.The name Aracataca, a small town in Colombia’s Caribbean region, is forever linked to writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez, winner of the 1982 Nobel Prize i
