19 Colombians died in the 9/11 terrorist attacks in the U.S. Credit: Cyril A. / CC BY-NC-ND 2.0Every year the world remembers the devastating 9/11 of 2001 attacks on the United States, in which nearly 3,000 people, including 19 Colombians, died. Al-Qaeda carried out four coordinated suicide attacks,
Researchers revive an 11th-century ancient pipe organ buried for centuries in Bethlehem, believed to be the world’s oldest surviving one. Credit: Jerzy Kociatkiewicz / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 2.0 (ILLUSTRATIVE PICTURE)After nearly eight centuries of silence, the sound of an 11th-century ancient
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
The colonial houses in the historic center of Cartagena, Colombia, are a testament to the city’s history and an important tourist attraction. Credit: Mike p Scott, CC BY-NC 2.0 / FlickrCartagena de Indias, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984, is not only a walled city rich in military and
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
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 a
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
A scholar confirms 53 biblical figures through ancient inscriptions evidence, connecting Bible accounts to real-world history. Credit: Steven Zucker / CC BY NC SA 2.0A researcher has collected evidence for the existence of 53 figures mentioned in the Bible through ancient historical records, adding
TIFF hosts the world premiere of “November,” the Colombian film inspired by the tragic siege of the Palace of Justice in November 1985. Credit: Burning Courtesy.The Colombian film November, the debut feature by director Tomas Corredor, is having its world premiere these days at the Toronto Internati
Colombia confiscated two properties linked to Pablo Escobar’s brother in Medellin that were allegedly obtained with drug money. Credit: Office of the Attorney General of Colombia.The Attorney General’s Office and the Colombian police seized two properties in Medellin linked to Roberto de Jesus Escob
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,
History has borne witness to numerous brutal tyrants over the centuries, whose reigns have brought about horrific oppression and suffering. Credits: Public Domain, via Wikimedia CommonsOver the course of history, humans have lived under the rule of numerous brutal tyrants whose reigns have brought a
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
The escalating tensions between the US and Venezuela, has revived the memory of the US’s invasion of Panama. Credit: PH1 Elliott – Public Domain via WikimediaCommons. The escalating tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela, increased by the American dispatch of guided-missile destroyers toward Venezu
Samuel Gutman, the last remaining Holocaust survivor in Colombia, has died. He was a man who shook the country with his story. Credit: Confederation of Jewish Communities of Colombia Courtesy.Samuel Gutman, the last Holocaust survivor who settled in Colombia after the end of World War II, has passed
Benkos Bioho is one of the main Afro figures in Colombia, a leader who defied slavery and founded the first free town in the Americas. Credit: Kosmel Bonfante, CC BY 3.0 / Wikimedia Commons.Cartagena de Indias was once one of the main ports of entry for African slaves into the Americas. Among the te
Miguel Uribe becomes the eighth presidential candidate to be assassinated in Colombia’s history, adding to a grim list of political violence. Credit: Miguel Olaya, CC BY 2.0 / Wikimedia.The death of Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay makes the young Colombian politician the eighth presidential candidate as
At the end of the 19th century, a diplomatic conflict known as the “Cerruti Case” almost provoked Italy’s invasion of Colombia. Credit: Julio Racines Bernal, public domain / Wikimedia.At the end of the 19th century, Colombia faced an unexpected diplomatic crisis – the “Cerruti Case” – which nearly b
AI recreates Colombia’s El Dorado, offering insights into the Muisca civilization and reshaping historical narratives. Credit: Dall-EAI technology has brought Colombia’s legendary city of El Dorado back to life, giving us a remarkable view into the world of the Muisca civilization. Thanks to AI-gene
The Battle of Boyaca was a decisive victory in Colombia’s independence process, fought on Aug. 7, 1819, against the Spanish Empire. Oil painting by Martín Tovar y Tovar, Paris, 1880. Credit: Public domainThe Battle of Boyaca stands as pivotal moment in Colombia’s history. This resounding victory, wo
For Colombia to emerge victorious in the Battle of Boyaca, there were three key figures in the country’s fight for independence. Credit: Megavas, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 / FlickrOn August 7, 1819, Colombia experienced one of the most decisive episodes in its history: the Battle of Boyaca. This military conf
The Santa Rosa Island is a remote location on the Amazon River that is the source of border tensions between Colombia and Peru. Credit: Eli Duke, CC BY-SA 2.0 / Flickr.The border conflict between Colombia and Peru over the so-called Santa Rosa Island in the Amazon River is the latest chapter in the
Colombia will celebrate its national holiday on August 7 in the city of Leticia, amid ongoing border tensions with Peru in the Amazon region. Credit: Andrea Puentes / Presidency of Colombia.Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced that commemorative events for August 7 will be held in the city of
The USS Liberty incident remains the only military attack against the U.S., led by Israel, that remained unchecked. Credit: tormentor4555 – Public Domain via Flickr.On June 8, 1967, Israel’s military aircraft and torpedo boats attacked the USS Liberty, a U.S. Navy signals-intelligence ship which ope
