The golden toilet throne stands before the Washington Monument. Credit: GR ArchiveA gold-painted toilet placed on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., drew widespread attention Monday, as visitors stopped to photograph and debate the unusual installation positioned between the U.S. Capitol and the
Valledupar is getting ready for one of the most important celebrations of Colombian folklore: the 2026 Vallenato Festival in its 59th edition. Credit: Carlos A Zambrano, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / Flickr Valledupar is getting ready to celebrate one of its most important cultural events: The 59th edition of t
Santa Cruz de Mompox is considered the Land of God in Colombia, and Holy Week here is one of the most emblematic in the country. Credit: Armando Calderon, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / Flickr Santa Cruz de Mompox, located on the banks of the Magdalena River in the department of Bolivar, is one of Colombia’s mos
Las Lajas Sanctuary is a basilica church located in the southern Department of Nariño, municipality of Ipiales, Colombia. Credit: Diego Delso CC BY-SA 4.0Ten churches define Catholic tradition across Colombia, from sanctuaries built over canyon walls to cathedrals carved beneath the earth, and from
Submerged Monument 1, basalt column and monument 2, smooth altar at the front. Credit: UNESCOArchaeologists have confirmed the presence of an ancient Maya settlement beneath Lake Atitlán in Guatemala, describing it as a rare example of a community submerged by natural forces rather than human intent
Neanderthals in St. Michael’s Cave, Gibraltar. Credit: Yulia S, CC-BY-3.0 / Wikimedia CommonsA new genetic study suggests that most European Neanderthals who lived in Europe during their final period may have originated from a single ancestral population, reshaping current understanding of their pop
Holy Week in Colombia is celebrated throughout the entire country, and Palm Sunday is one of the most observed days among believers. Credit: Quimbaya, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / FlickrPalm Sunday is one of the most emblematic celebrations in the Catholic calendar and marks the beginning of Holy Week. In Col
Colombia celebrates Easter with a variety of traditions, ranging from religious services to its meat-free gastronomy. Credit: Colombia OneHoly Week in Colombia is one of the most important religious and cultural expressions in the country. Celebrated with fervor in almost every region, this Catholic
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
