A new study of ‘North America’s oldest dinosaur’ shows that dinosaurs existed earlier than thought, changing our understanding of their origin. Credits: Britoca, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.Paleontologists at the University of Wisconsin-Madison conducting a study on a dinosaur fossil say tha
The worst Roman battle tactic ever involved stilts, marshlands, and a tumultuous campaign against Celtic tribes. Credit: yeowatzup – CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons.The Romans left an outstanding legacy of innovation and adaptability rarely matched by any other ancient civilization. But like any gre
The Chinese diaspora is an often forgotten community in Colombia, despite its presence in the country since the mid-19th century. Credit : Republica de ColombiaColombia is known for its rich cultural and ethnic diversity. This nation’s identity comes from a mix of many cultures that have merged and
New research reveals that early humans’ diets were far more diverse than once believed, with plant-based foods playing a crucial role. Credit: StockCake AI generated picture / Public DomainResearch conducted near the Jordan River in northern Israel has unveiled groundbreaking evidence that early hum
Though smaller in scale than Britain, Spain, Portugal, and other European colonial empires, Sweden had several colonies around the world. Here the port of Gustavia, Saint-Barthelémy, named after king Gustaf III. Credit: Chris Nelson / CC BY-NC-ND 2.0Though smaller in scale than Britain, Spain, Portu
The world today has been formed by influential battles that changed the tides, won wars, and defined global power structures for centuries. Credits: Cassowary Colorizations, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.The world today has been formed by influential battles that changed the tides, won wars, and
The relations between Colombia and Venezuela, despite historic and cultural ties, have been marked by major political conflicts and rivalry. Credit: AP / Colombia OneThe relations between Colombia and Venezuela are intricate, shaped by strong cultural and personal ties but also marred by longstandin
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
French scientists have identified a unique engraving in the Ségognole 3 cave, France, that could be the oldest 3D map ever found. SYGREF, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.Scientists in France working in the Ségognole 3 cave have identified a unique engraving that could be the oldest three-dimensi
Humans have long worshipped their heroes, but there are many unsung individuals whose great deeds have been forgotten. Credits: Public Domain, via Wikimedia Commons.History has worshiped its heroes for time immemorial, but over the course of human existence, there have been many unsung heroes whose
Quest for the Holy Grail Tapestries: The Arming and Departure of the Knights (1895–1896) by William Morris, Sir Edward Burne-Jones, and John Henry Dearle. Original from The Birmingham Museum. Digitally enhanced by rawpixel. Credit: Rawpixel – CC BY 4.0 via Flickr.The Middle Ages, often referred to a
The Colombian diaspora is present across the globe, with the United States, Venezuela, and Spain being the primary host countries. Credit: AP / Colombia OneAn investigation led by Gallup in 2023 reveals that nearly half of Colombians would leave the country if given the opportunity. This figure is n
Researchers have discovered that the Moche people of ancient Peru used to conduct ritual sacrifices of their relatives to accompany the dead. Credit: Bernard Gagnon – CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.A team of researchers have analyzed a burial site from the pre-Hispanic Moche culture in Peru and
Colombia’s fascinating dinosaurs and reptile fossils reveal a diverse prehistoric past across various geological eras. Credit: Motero Colombia, CC BY-SA 4.0/WikimediaColombia has been home to an impressive diversity of prehistoric reptiles, including immense dinosaurs. Their fossils reveal the rich
The ancient Aztecs and Maya had nuanced calendars and specific New Year dates, which they observed with special traditions and rituals. Arian Zwegers, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.The ancient Aztecs and Maya had nuanced calendars that celebrated New Year’s Eve on different dates, with special tr
Lot and his family flee Sodom as it burns; Lot’s wife faces the terrible scene, aghast. Credit: Wellcome Images – CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.The Bible is the most famous book in the world. It is filled with stories about Jesus’ miracles, and locations that seem fantastical. Remarkably, however,
The Panama Canal, now the subject of controversy between the United States and Panama, is one of the world’s trade hotspots. Credit: Patton, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 / Flickr.The Panama Canal is one of the most important hubs of world trade. Since its inauguration in 1914, the canal has stood as one of the m
Fabio Ochoa, the notorious former Medellin cartel drug lord, allegedly wrote a book in 1989 offering insight into Colombia’s criminal world. Credit: Migracion Colombia / Public Domain.Recently released from jail and deported back to Colombia, drug lord Fabio Ochoa has become the center of national a
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
The Muiscas were an ancient indigenous civilization inhabiting Colombia’s Bogota plateau before the arrival of the Spaniards. Credit: Victor Cohen / Colombia OneDeep within the history of Colombia lies the fascinating civilization of the Muiscas. Flourishing long before the arrival of the Spanish co
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
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
Throughout the past, man has done odd medical practices to cure the ailments of others that we would deem disgusting or inhumane today. Credits: Tracy, CC BY 2.0, via Flickr.Throughout history, man has done odd medical practices to cure the ailments of others that we would deem disgusting or inhuman
More than 30 years since the death of Pablo Escobar in Colombia, some of his most notorious hitmen are still alive. Credit: A.P. / ColombiaOne.More than thirty years after Pablo Escobar’s death, there are more than a dozen of his long list of hitmen still alive. In the heyday of the Medellin cartel,
