Whether those in the city decide to go to the ciclovia or climb the emblematic Monserrate hill, what is certain is that they will put the condition of their heart to the test. Credit: IDRDThe upcoming Holy Week in Bogota will combine faith and physical activity. Whether those in the city decide to g
Reconstruction of a violent prehistoric Homo sapiens. Credit: GR ArchiveHuman violence may not be a single, fixed natural trait shaped entirely by evolution, according to new research that challenges long-standing assumptions about violence. A study led by Bonaventura Majolo at the University of Lin
The Festival connects five continents through 25 international performances from 16 countries, alongside the creative force of 32 national companies and 44 district companies. Credit: Lina Rozo / Ministry of Cultures, Arts, and KnowledgeThe Colombian capital began experiencing the second edition of
Each day of Holy Week commemorates the journey of Christ’s Passion and invites all believers to reflection. Credit: nanreH, hrfj, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / Flickr Holy Week is one of the most significant liturgical periods for millions of believers. Each day recalls a key moment from the final steps of Jesu
The Panini World Cup 2026 sticker album is now on presale in Colombia. Explore the costs, new formats, and the cultural tradition of filling the album. In the photo, young collectors exchanging Panini stickers. Filling the Panini World Cup album has been a cultural tradition in Colombia since 1970,
Colombia is one step away from banning female genital mutilation as cases decline but persist in Indigenous communities. Credit: Mauricio Moreno Photography / X Account Courtesy / Public Domain Colombia is approaching a decisive moment in the defense of human rights. The country is just one step awa
Sarah Mullally becomes the first woman Archbishop of Canterbury, the most important role in the Anglican Church. Credit: Roger Harris, CC BY 3.0 / Wikimedia Commons Sarah Elisabeth Mullally marked a turning point in the history of the Anglican Church when, on March 25, 2026, she became the first wom
Statue of d’Artagnan in Maastricht. Credit: Sander Spek / Wikimedia Commons / Public domainMore than 350 years after his death on the battlefield, the skeleton of the soldier who inspired one of literature’s most famous characters may have been uncovered in Maastricht, Netherlands.Construction worke
After discovering music at an early age, Portela gradually found his way into the vallenato tradition. Credit: Courtesy of Alejo PortelaColombian vallenato artist Alejo Portela has turned the streets and subway stations of New York into unexpected stages for Colombian culture with vibrant energy and
Betoma is a city that, without a doubt, will begin to be spoken of from now on as Ciudad Perdida once was. Credit: Daniel Rodríguez OsorioThe Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta once again offers archaeologists enormous satisfaction. In that famous mountain system, located in northern Colombia and on the s
Colombia’s #MeToo Colombia movement gains momentum as allegations inside Noticias Caracol trigger investigations and force a national reckoning on power, silence, and justice. Credit: Nuttawan Jayawan via Vecteezy / Public DomainIn a society where women continue to face structural barriers to leader
Pottery tripod jar dating back to the Western Zhou Dynasty. Credit: Shaanxi Academy of ArchaeologyArchaeologists in northwest China have uncovered a collection of relics dating back about 3,000 years, offering new evidence about daily life and burial customs during the Western Zhou Dynasty. The disc
Ancient bow and arrows. Credit: Museum staff / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0A recent study has revealed new details about the arrival of the bow and arrow in western North America, identifying it as a turning point in ancient hunting and warfare practices. Researchers report that the technology s
A colorful ridge and winding glacial meltwater river meet amidst dune fields in western China. Credit: NASA Earth ObservatoryA remarkable satellite image has revealed an unusual Y-shaped landform hidden within China’s vast Taklamakan Desert. The striking feature appears where a winding river rich in
BTS at Gwanghwamun Square in the historic centre of Seoul. Credit: Bighit Music / NetflixAll seven members of the global pop sensation BTS took the stage together Saturday, March 21, for the first time since 2022, marking their official return to the spotlight following the completion of their manda
An early political drawing by Fernando Botero from 1961 recently sold for over US$20,000 at a prominent art auction in Bogotá. Fernando Botero (1932-2023), one of Colombia’s most recognized artists globally. A political drawing from his early Burundún-Burundá series recently sold at a Bogotá auction
Over time, several occupations once performed by humans have disappeared due to technological advances—one of them is the human alarm clock. Credit: Jack Delano, Public Domain / Wikimedia CommonsThroughout history, the world of work has evolved alongside technological advances, social transformation
Benjamin Netanyahu interview. Credit: israelinusa / CC By 2 / FlickrIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced a wave of criticism after remarks in Jerusalem that compared Jesus Christ with Genghis Khan, the Mongol ruler known for violent conquest. The comments came during an English-language n
Norris in a scene from the film Delta Force 2. Credit screenshotChuck Norris, the world karate champion who became one of the most recognizable faces of 1980s action cinema, died on March 19 in Hawaii at the age of 86. His family announced his death Friday morning through his personal Instagram acco
Silvio Rodriguez has surprised his followers and the cultural world by that he is prepared to take up arms if the United States attempts to invade the island. Credit: Facebook / Zurrón del Aprendiz / www.cubaconecta.comSilvio Rodriguez — the renowned Cuban singer-songwriter, guitarist, poet, and com
In Medellin, Colombia, there are more than 25 public libraries that promote reading across the city. Among the oldest is the Biblioteca Pública Piloto. Credit: IES Almeraya, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 / FlickrThe cultural history of Medellin cannot be understood without the role of its public libraries — space
A Vatican report ranks Colombia as the seventh country with the largest Catholic population, in a list once again topped by Brazil. Credit: A.P. / Colombia One.Colombia remains one of the countries with the greatest weight of Catholicism in the world. A recent statistical report from the Vatican pla
Presentation in Dublin during the Saint Patrick Festival. Credit: CC by Miguel MendezThere’s a country known for its love of potatoes and beer. Also, for the deep-rooted Catholic faith of its inhabitants, who enjoy their rich musical heritage amidst the green and often cold mountains. They celebrate
Medellin was chosen by UNESCO as the World Book Capital 2027 thanks to its network of bookstores and libraries throughout the city. Credit: Jorge Mejia, CC BY 2.0 / Flickr Medellin, Colombia, was officially designated as the World Book Capital 2027 by UNESCO, an international recognition that highli
