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
Due to health complications, renowned singer Willie Colon, who revolutionized salsa music alongside Hector Lavoe, died at the age of 75. Credit:MerleEllaPatsy, CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia.The music world woke up to news that has echoed in every corner where salsa is played and danced to with rhythm: Wi
The Lost City of Falan, also known as the Lost City of the English, is a little-known tourist destination in Colombia with a rich history. Credit: Alveart, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / FlickrIn Colombia’s town of Falan, Tolima department, lies a little-known but fascinating destination: the Lost City of Falan,
Colombian artist Juan Covelli explores the Atrato River in a defiant technological artwork recognized internationally. Credit: Courtesy of Juan CovelliColombian artist Juan Covelli is internationally recognized for portraying social issues and realities through deep-rooted visual art. His most recen
Throughout history, several Colombian painters have been recognized for their unique styles and the stories they reflect in their works. Credit: Victor Cohen / Colombia OneThroughout history, Colombia has been the birthplace of many great artists, among them notable painters who have left a signific
Colombia is an amazing and complex country; these five fun facts can help better understand and appreciate its uniqueness. Colombia Credit : AP / ColombiaOneColombia is a fascinating country, known for the diversity of its people, the richness of its nature and its incredible culture. As in all coun
Colombian culture is represented through the typical dances and costumes of the different regions of Colombia. Credit: Amaury Laporte, CC BY 2.0 / FlickrThe cultural richness of Colombia is expressed not only through its music and festivities but also through the diversity of traditional costumes th
Ash Wednesday is a Christian tradition, deeply rooted in Colombia and Latin America, which follows Carnival and marks the beginning of Lent. Credit: Nelo Mijangos, CC BY-NC 2.0 / Flickr.Carnival has ended. After days of celebration, parades, and music in the streets, the Catholic calendar marks a ch
Throughout the year, Colombia celebrates several cultural events that attract massive attendance, such as the Barranquilla Carnival and the Cali Fair. Credit: BeardyFace, CC BY 2.0 / FlickrEvery year, Colombia celebrates cultural events at different times of the year, which are among the most-attend
Joselito Carnaval is an emblematic character of the Barranquilla Carnival who “dies” at the end of the festivities and is reborn every year. Credit: Alejandroangel, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / FlickrThe Barranquilla Carnival cannot be understood without Joselito Carnaval, an emblematic character of this celeb
Discover the top 5 Colombian writers everyone should read, from Gabriel Garcia Marquez to Candelario Obeso. A guide to key books and where to start. The 1967 first edition cover of “Cien años de soledad” (One Hundred Years of Solitude) by Gabriel Garcia Marquez, the Colombian Nobel laureate, whose w
The Queen is one of the most important figures of the Barranquilla Carnival, with several leaving a mark on the event. Credit: museocarnavalbaq / InstagramThe Barranquilla Carnival selects a queen each year to represent its grand celebration. Each queen leaves a lasting impression on the people of B
Colombia’s Barranquilla Carnival has several popular costumes, each with its distinct history, that symbolise this emblematic celebration. Credit: Louis Vest / CC BY NC 2.0The Barranquilla Carnival, one of Colombia’s most emblematic festivities and a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage designee, is
Sugarcane is an essential plant for the production of a wide range of derived products that go beyond the traditional sweetener. Credit: Wilfredorrh / CC BY-NC-ND 2.0Sugarcane has played a crucial role in the economies of many regions in Colombia, owing to its versatility and adaptability to diverse
Long before the arrival of Spanish conquistadors in Colombia, local indigenous civilizations were mastering the art of goldsmithing. Credit: Luis Ospino/Colombia OneWhile Indigenous civilizations of Colombia are less-known than the Incas or the Aztecs, they stand out globally for an art they were ma
The Barranquilla Carnival has a variety of traditional dances that have become a much-loved symbol of this rich and exciting celebration. Credit: Louis Vest / CC BY-NC 2.0The Barranquilla Carnival is one of Colombia’s most important cultural celebrations, and is also one of the biggest carnivals in
Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s One Hundred Years of Solitude explores the Buendia family’s fate and history’s cycles in the magical town of Macondo. Credit Armando Calderon/CC BY-NC-ND 2.0Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s “One Hundred Years of Solitude”, originally published in 1967, is a cornerstone of Latin Ame
