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
Antonio Cervantes “Kid Pambele” was more than a world champion boxer; he was a symbol of hope, determination, and the indomitable spirit of the human will. 2010. Credit: Francisco Asis / CC BY-SA 2.0Antonio Cervantes, better known as Kid Pambelé, holds a distinguished place in the sporting history o
In ancient Greece and Rome, twins were seen as divine gifts or troubling, dangerous signs, sparking fascination, confusion, and concern. Credit: Nicolas Mignard / Wikimedia Commons / Public DomainIn the ancient worlds of Greece and Rome, the birth of twins often sparked fascination, confusion, and c
New research reveals the composite bow originated in the Near East during the late Bronze Age, transforming ancient warfare. Credit: Šaffa, G. / CC BY 4.0A new archaeological study is rewriting the story of one of history’s most influential weapons — the composite bow. Contrary to past beliefs that
You can relive Colombia’s independence by traveling along the Route of the Liberator, the historic path taken by Simon Bolivar. Credit: Carlos Caicedo, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.At the beginning of the 19th century, Simon Bolivar, known as the Liberator, embarked on an epic journey that would forever change t
It’s a little-known fact, but Nazism was also part of Colombia’s history, just like in several other South American countries. Credit: Politecnico Grancolombiano, CC BY-NC 2.0 / Flickr / National General Archive, Public Domain / Wikimedia.Nazism is an ideology from which Colombia was not spared—duri
The Catholic Church has a long history with relics, physical remnants of saints or holy figures, believed by many to carry spiritual power. Credit: Fr Lawrence Lew – CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 via Flickr.The Catholic Church has a long history with relics, physical remnants of saints or holy figures, believed b
The day Colombia’s Boyaca declared war on Belgium had nothing to do with politics or economics—it was a bold act driven purely by love. Credit: Luis Ospino / Public domainColombia’s department of Boyaca declaring war on Belgium remains, to this day, a little-known fact. Although there are no officia
In Colombia, the face of an Indigenous woman who lived 1,600 years ago was reconstructed. The discovery was made in Envigado, Antioquia. Credit: El ColombianoAn Indigenous woman’s face who lived in Colombia’s Aburra Valley approximately 1,600 years ago was recently reconstructed by archaeologists. T
Mexico has launched a government-led effort to vindicate the life and legacy of ‘La Malinche’, a woman long blamed for betraying the Aztecs. Credit: Jujomx – CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons. Mexico has launched a government-led effort to vindicate the life and legacy of a woman known as ‘La Malin
Some historians believe that the Arab-Muslim civilization discovered the Americas before Christopher Columbus. Credit: Public Domain / Abd al-Rahman III Receiving the Ambassador, 1885.The story of Christopher Columbus is well-known: in 1492, he sailed from Spain and accidentally stumbled upon the Am
Hernan Cortes is the conquistador who led the astonishing conquest of the Aztec Empire, a feat he achieved with just 500 men. Credit: Augusto Ferrer Dalmau / CC BY-SA 4.0Hernan Cortes defeated the powerful Aztec Empire in just two and a half years. In 1519, the empire spanned 800,000 square miles an
The name “Colombia” is rooten in its colonial history, highlighting a legacy of exploration and the country’s mixed identity. Credit: Victor Cohen / Colombia OneColombia’s name carries deep historical significance, rooted in centuries of struggle, discovery, and transformation. Before becoming Colom
New research reveals that Vikings discovered America nearly 500 years before Columbus, providing the first precise date of their presence.” Credit: Annie Roi / CC BY 2.0Vikings from Greenland discovered and settled in Newfoundland, North America, 1,000 years ago, according to a new study. Newfoundla
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
One of the least known episodes of Spain’s conquest of the Americas was the conquistadors use of war dogs to subjugate indigenous populations. Credit: Alex Reed, CC-NC 4.0 / Wikimedia / Snowbunny, Public Domain / Wikimedia.There is a little known element that played a fundamental role in Spain’s con
“Colombia” is often misspelled or confused with “Columbia” by Americans and other English speakers. But where does this confusion come from? Credit: Duncan Cumming / CC BY-NC 2.0As an English speaker, you may have misspelled “Colombia” as “Columbia.” This common mistake, which includes only a one-le
Country names in Latin America reflect the region’s blend of indigenous heritage, European exploration, and colonial administration. Credit: Arturo Michelena/Wikimedia/CC BY-SA 4.0Latin American country names more often than not reflect the region’s blend of indigenous heritage, European exploration
Colombia celebrates Columbus Day every October 12, a holiday that has evolved to integrate the cultural diversity of a pluralistic country. Credit: Luis Ospino / ColombiaOne.Colombia celebrates today what is known in the U.S. as Columbus Day, with a clear focus on embracing its vast cultural diversi
New DNA evidence may finally reveal syphilis origins and whether it was brought to Europe by Columbus’s crew or had existed there all along. Credit: Jan Galle / Public DomainFor decades, the origins of syphilis have remained a mystery. In the spring of 1495, a devastating disease swept through Europ
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 celebrates Colombian Migrant Day every Oct. 10, honoring the millions-strong Colombian diaspora around the world. Credit: AP / Colombia OneColombia celebrates today, Oct. 10, Colombian Migrant Day, an important occasion as the diaspora numbers in the millions around the world. An investigat
Thirty years after his death, Pablo Escobar still fascinates treasure hunters in search of the supposed hidden treasure he left behind – Credit: Luis Ospino / ColombiaOneThirty years after the death of the most famous drug lord in history, Colombian Pablo Escobar, legends blend with reality regardin
Forced internal displacement, generated by the country’s armed conflict, continues in Colombia despite numerous efforts to address it. Credit: ColombiaOne.Forced internal displacement in Colombia is the history of a crime against humanity that has lasted for 75 years. Owing to the country’s multiple
