Archaeologists have uncovered significant pre-Hispanic vestiges in Xiutetelco, in the Sierra Nororiental region of Puebla, Mexico. Credit: INAHArchaeologists have uncovered significant pre-Hispanic vestiges in Xiutetelco, in the Sierra Nororiental region of Puebla, shedding new light on the ancient
Our Lady of Chiquinquira is considered the patron saint of Colombia. Her story dates back to the 16th century. Credit: Wilfredorrh, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / Flickr.comOur Lady of Chiquinquira is the patron saint of Colombia, a Marian devotion deeply venerated throughout the country and a powerful symbol of
Archaeologists exploring the depths of Guatemala’s Lake Atitlan have uncovered a mysterious sunken Maya city, recalling Atlantis. Credit: Daniel Mennerich / CC BY NC SA 2.0Beneath the waters of Lake Atitlan in Guatemala, in the heart of the former Maya civilization, lie an extraordinary sunken city
Colombia is globally renowned for the quality of its coffee, but the origins of these prized beans in the country are relatively recent. Credit: 2010CIAT / Neil Palmer / CC BY-SA 2.0Colombia is widely recognized for the quality of its Arabica coffee beans, considered among the best in the world. How
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
Policarpa Salavarrieta, known as La Pola, is a key female figure in Colombia’s independence struggle, renowned for her great courage. Jose Maria Espinosa painting / Public DomainPolicarpa Salavarrieta, known as La Pola, stands as a symbol of courage, patriotism, and unwavering determination in Colom
Some of the most legendary Bible sites have been found, to the surprise of historians, believers, and archaeologists alike. Credits: Public Domain, via Wikimedia Commons.Although the Bible is filled with parables and metaphors, these five sites actually discovered by archaeologists may change your p
Before becoming part of the U.S., vast regions of the American Southwest once belonged to Mexico, shaped by a different history and identity. Credit: Kballen – CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.When Mexico won independence from Spain in 1821, it inherited a vast territory stretching from the Pacifi
Francisco Pizarro, the Spanish explorer who conquered the Inca Empire, is a controversial figure in the former Spanish colonies of the Andes. Credit: John Everett Millais – Pizarro seizing the Inca of Peru / Public DomainFrancisco Pizarro, a Spanish conquistador born in 1467 in Castile, present-day
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
A former member of notorious Colombian Cali Cartel explains how he repented for his violent past and became a pastor in France. Credit: AP / Colombia OneOctavio Bermeo Valencia, a 55-year-old Colombian, recently recounted his incredible story as a former Cali Cartel member who repented and became a
A group of forensic scientists in Colombia claim to have identified the body of Camilo Torres, the ELN guerrilla priest who died in 1966. Credit: Unknown, Public Domain.Nearly six decades ago, the whereabouts of Camilo Torres Restrepo were one of the most persistent enigmas of Colombia’s armed confl
The Cristo Rey of Belalcazar, located in Caldas, Colombia, is a symbol of peace, reconciliation, and faith for its inhabitants. Credit: Juan Rafael, CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia CommonsThe Christ the King of Belalcazar is a monumental sculpture located on Cerro del Oso, in Belalcázar, in the southwest o
He called himself a vagabond, a man nobody noticed, but he would end up becoming Colombia’s worst serial killer. The story of Luis Garavito. Credit: Andrescbernal CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons. He called himself a vagabond, a man nobody noticed, but he would end up becoming Colombia’s worst ser
The railway is central in the stories of Macondo by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Credit:Jesus De La Ossa / Colombia OneIn the vast jungle of Latin American literature, there is a fictional place that transcends the boundaries of reality to become a cultural icon: Macondo. This utopian and mysterious vill
Japanese migration to Latin America has occurred since the 19th century, with the largest diaspora communities settling in Brazil and Peru. Credit: Jircas Library, CC BY 2.0 / Flickr.Japanese migration to Latin America is one of the many migratory movements to the subcontinent during the 19th and 20
Discover how ancient Egypt sacrifices and farming life helped turn cats into the friendly housecats we know today. Credit: Neil Howard / CC BY-NC 2.0For many years, experts thought cats were first tamed in ancient Egypt, where they were part of religious ceremonies, sacrifices, mummified after death
Here are some of the strangest laws and decrees that once existed in Colombia and were recently repealed by Congress. Credit: Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia.In Colombia, where reality often outdoes fiction and bureaucracy ages like boxed wine, there exists a series of strange laws that, th
The tombs of some of history’s most famous people have been lost to time, providing an alluring challenge for archaeologists. Credit: Alan Fieldus / CC BY NC 2.0The location of the tombs or burial sites of the greatest names in history have long been lost, forgotten or, in some cases, deliberately h
Yemen’s walled city of Shibam, known for its ancient mud skyscrapers, is the oldest city in the world to use vertical construction. Credits: Jialiang Gao ww.peace-on-earth.org, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.In the Empty Quarter desert lies Yemen’s ancient city of Shibam, whose incredible mud s
In November 1967, a breakfast turned deadly in Chiquinquira, as the bread eaten by the townsfolk resulted in Colombia’s worst mass poisoning. Credit: Petruss – CC-BY-3.0 via Wikimedia Commons. On a Saturday morning in November 1967, breakfast turned deadly in Chiquinquira, a central Colombian munici
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
The town of Aracataca, in Colombia, is where Gabriel Garcia Marquez was inspired to create his fantastic literary Macondo. Credit: A.P. / Colombia One.The name Aracataca, a small town in Colombia’s Caribbean region, is forever linked to writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez, winner of the 1982 Nobel Prize i
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
