In 1939, the Colombian Antonio Jose Hurtado proclaimed himself pope and exercised his “pontificate” as Peter II. Credit: Politecnico Grancolombiano, CC BY-NC 2.0 / Flickr / Barbosa Mayor’s Office.In the history of Colombia–a country rich with eccentric characters and unusual episodes–few cases are a
The Colombian flag traces its origins to the ‘Venezuelan Banner’, a flag designed in 1806 by Francisco Miranda, a Venezuelan independentist. Credit : Victor Cohen/ColombiaOneWhen observing South American flags, one cannot help but notice the striking resemblance between the Colombian flag and those
A study shows that the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs 65 million years ago led to the formation of Colombia’s rainforest. Credit: Alexego01, CC BY-NC-4.0 / PAHO, CC BY-NC 2.0 / Flickr.A recent study published in Science reveals that the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs 66 million years ago
Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, celebrates its 492nd anniversary. The city commemorates this date with a variety of cultural activities. Credit: Caroll Viana / Colombia OneCartagena celebrates 492 years since its founding. June 1, 1533, marked a turning point in the history of the Colombian Caribbean
The most valuable treasures ever discovered include the contents of shipwrecks from the Spanish Empire and gold artifacts from the Islamic world. Credit: Luis Ospino / Colombia One (Indigenous Artifact from Colombia’s Gold Museum)Throughout history, numerous treasures have been discovered, each with
Los Perez is a small town in northern of Colombia where nearly all the inhabitants hold the surname Perez. Credit: Sampues, CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia.Perez is a very common surname in Spanish-speaking countries, including Colombia. However, in this South American nation, there is a unique place close
Former soldiers accused of “false positives” and war crimes help recover their own victims in an act of reconciliation in Colombia. Credit: Felipe Restrepo Acosta, CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia.In Colombia, former soldiers accused of killing so-called “false positives”—civilians misrepresented as guerril
The Eclipse of Peace in 585 B.C. ended a deadly war and marked a turning point in how people began to understand the sky. Credit: Walter Hutchinson 1877 / Public DomainIn the spring of 585 B.C., a rare natural event, Eclipse of Peace, brought a sudden end to a long-running war. As two powerful armie
An ancient fingerprint found on a stone in Spain may be the oldest known belonging to early humans and neanderthals. Credit: David Álvarez-Alonso et al. / CC BY 4.0A small stone discovered in a Spanish cave may hold the oldest complete human fingerprint ever found. Researchers believe the mark, left
Nimrod, the ruler credited with constructing the Tower of Babel, is a mysterious Bible figure whose identity remains uncertain. Credits: Public Domain, via Wikimedia Commons.Nimrod, the tyrant mentioned in Genesis, has been a source of mystery and intrigue for historians and biblical scholars for mi
A new study using DNA and cultural evidence suggests ancient Israelites may have ancestry from European Steppe rather than Canaan. Credit: kairoinfo4u / CC BY-NC-SA 2.0A recent study led by researcher Johan Oosthuizen offers a fresh perspective on the ancestry of the ancient Israelites, challenging
We talked to Virginia Vallejo, the Colombian journalist remembered for being Pablo Escobar’s lover, who publishes a new book. Credit: Dora Franco / Virginia Vallejo site courtesy.Much has been said and written about Virginia Vallejo, the Colombian journalist known worldwide for her relationship with
In Colombia’s San Andres and Providencia archipelago, people speak not only Spanish but also Creole, known as San Andres Creole.Credit: CONPES / CC BY 2.0Spanish is not the only language spoken in Colombia: In the Caribbean archipelago of San Andres and Providencia, its people speaks Creole. The Cre
Discover the longest-lasting empires, that shaped history for millennia, ruling vast areas of land and people. Credits: Jean-Pol GRANDMONT, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia CommonsThroughout the history of humanity, there have been lasting empires that stood for millennia, ruling vast areas of land and p
History has had some awful years, but few compare to the year the sun disappeared, 536, also known as the worst year in history. Credit: Kevin Baird / CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 (File Picture)History has had some awful years, but few compare to the year the sun disappeared, 536, also known as the worst year in
The Olmecs are an ancient culture and the first Mesoamerican civilization, which later gave rise to the Maya and Aztecs. Credit: Orientalizing / CC BY-NC-ND 2.0The Olmecs, often referred to as the “mother culture” of Mesoamerica, laid the foundational elements for subsequent civilizations such as th
In more than two centuries of shared history, only seven US presidents have paid an official or unofficial visit to Colombia. Credit: Robert L. Knudsen, White House, Public Domain.Since the United States and Colombia established official diplomatic relationships in 1822, only seven U.S. presidents h
Scientists have confirmed Leonardo da Vinci’s bloodline through DNA from living descendants, solving a centuries-old mystery. Credit: Als33120 / CC BY SA 4.0A group of international researchers has successfully confirmed the direct male bloodline of Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci by analyzing
Afro-Colombian Day, a celebration of identity is celebrated every year on May 21. Credit: FranciaMarquezM/XThe Afro-Colombian Day is celebrated every year to commemorate the official abolition of slavery in Colombia. This date also commemorates the establishment of the first town by freed slaves in
The Ochoa Brothers were major Colombian drug trafficking figures, Pablo Escobar’s associates, and co-founders of the Medellin Cartel. Credit: Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0 DEEDThe Ochoa brothers are historic figures in Colombian organized crime. Recently highlighted in the Netflix series “Griseld
Old world maps often misrepresented the legitimate sizes of non-western countries, portraying them as smaller than more developed nations. Credits: Guy Sie / CC BY SA 2.0Old world maps often misrepresented the legitimate sizes of non-western countries, portraying them as smaller than more developed
The origin of Colombia’s city names reveals the indigenous, Spanish, and cultural influences that shaped the country’s diverse settlements. Credit: Darvin Salamanca/ColombiaOneColombia, a country with a rich history and cultural diversity, is home to many cities whose names reflect their indigenous,
Colombia’s ARC Gloria has three sister ships made in the same shipyard, owned by Mexico, Ecuador, and Venezuela. Credit: Anne de Saboullin Bollena/ColombiaOneColombia’s ARC Gloria has gained international attention throughout its tour across European ports. However, this beautiful three-masted bark
Hats were once essential in fashion and culture, but their use declined since the 1960s due to changing norms and transportation. Credit: Pxhere, CC0 Public DomainHeadwear has been an essential part of fashion for nearly as long as humans have existed, yet today, people wear hats much less frequentl
