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
Vallenato artists Sivestre Dangond (left) and Juancho De la Espriella (right) during the Latin Grammys 2025. Credit: X: @JDeLaEspriellaThe vallenato community and Colombia’s cultural scene were put on alert after it emerged in recent hours that renowned Colombian accordionist Juancho de la Espriella
Banksy Art in Brick Lane, East End. Credit: Matt.whitby / Wikimedia Commons / Public DomainBanksy, the elusive British street artist whose work has shaped global conversations on politics and culture, may no longer remain anonymous. A recent investigative report has identified the true identity behi
It has been 50 years since the death of Italian film director Luchino Visconti, a leading figure in European and world cinema. Credit: Unknown, Public Domain.The figure of Luchino Visconti continues to occupy a central place in the history of European cinema, both for the aesthetic ambition of his w
Hybrid work is reshaping the workplace as younger generations seek flexibility and balance, according to a study by WeWork and Michael Page. Credit: Natalia Falah / ColombiaOne The global workplace is undergoing a profound transformation. In the years following the COVID-19 pandemic, companies acros
Colombia will have the largest Christ the Redeemer statue in the world in El Peñol. The monument will be 86 meters tall. Credit: Paula Funell, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / FlickrColombia is preparing to become the setting for one of the most ambitious religious tourism projects in Latin America, with the const
The Lord of the Expiration sculpted in 1960 by José Lamiel, in Spain, commissioned by Guillermo León Valencia, President of Colombia in Popayan. CC by National Police of Colombia.Since the global pandemic, Colombia has been steadily recovering and expanding, thanks in part to the aggressive internat
A German moved to Colombia five years ago to plant his own edible forest. His story has gone viral on social media. Credit: Proaves Colombia, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 / FlickrA German decided to leave urban life in Europe and move to Colombia to plant an edible forest that is now attracting the attention of
Bogota is preparing for the Festival Internacional de Artes Vivas Bogotá, which will take place from March 27 to April 5. Credit: Direccion de Comunicaciones UTPL, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 / Flickr Bogota is ready for the 2026 edition of the Festival Internacional de Artes Vivas Bogota (Bogota International
Moniquira, known as “The Sweet City of Colombia,” is a natural and culinary paradise, famous for its “bocadillos” and “panelitas” treats. Credit: Courtesy Daniel ZarateMoniquira, located in the Boyaca Department, is a natural and gastronomic paradise often hailed as “The Sweet City of Colombia.” Its
Joropo is a traditional dance and music genre from Colombia’s Llano region, characterized by mesmerizing and rhythmic movements and melodies. Credit: Luigino Bracci/CC BY 2.0In the heart of Colombia’s Llano region exists a vibrant music and dance genre known as “Joropo”, an old tradition that embodi
Colombia women are recognized as the most beautiful in the world, thanks to their delicate features and expressive gaze. Credit: Paul Saad, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / FlickrColombia is world-renowned for its biodiversity, coffee, music, vibrant culture, and the beauty of its women. From beauty queens to inte
A tribute to the Colombian woman on this International Women’s Day, from the perspective of Colombian women and men themselves. Credit: Alan English CPA / CC BY NC 2.0Today, the world celebrates women and their rights — and here at Colombia One, we celebrate the Colombian woman. Whether she has curl
Padre Marianito is one of the most important religious figures of the Catholic Church in Colombia, especially in the department of Antioquia. Credit: SajoR, CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia CommonsColombia’s religious history includes figures who have left a profound mark on the country’s spiritual life, an
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
