Mexican cartels are actively recruiting Colombian soldiers. Through deception, fake announcements, and promises of high-paying jobs, cartels are launching recruitment campaigns to lure former...
Over the course of history, humans have lived under the rule of numerous brutal tyrants whose reigns have brought about violence, oppression and suffering....
Old world maps often misrepresented the legitimate sizes of non-western countries, portraying them as smaller than more developed nations.
There were many reasons that cartographers...
Marine archaeologist Alexandre Monteiro has identified the stretch of Portugal's coastline between the Azores and Madeira as a major site for treasure-laden shipwrecks. The...
Monserrate, a 3,152-meter-high hill in Bogota, Colombia, is also home to a Catholic basilica dedicated to Our Fallen Lord of Monserrate since 1920. Perched...
Colombian writer Fernando Vallejo is one of the most distinctive and controversial voices in the Spanish-speaking world. With a pen that combines the beauty...
In a groundbreaking discovery, archaeologists have unearthed a massive, sophisticated city in Ecuador's Amazon rainforest, challenging long-held views on ancient civilizations in the Americas....
The jaguar, scientifically known as Panthera onca, is an iconic and enigmatic big cat that roams the wild landscapes of Colombia. This magnificent feline,...
From the Library of Alexandria to the missing books of the Bible, the world is littered with ancient writings containing long-lost secrets.
No one knows...
Colombia has new unofficial ambassadors to Australia: a Colombian couple's original creation 'Arepa Poderosa' (powerful) aims to bring the arepa, one of Colombia’s most...
The zapote, or sapote, is one of Colombia's hidden gems. This unique fruit, with its delectable taste and cultural significance, adds richness to the...
Colombian bread "Pandebono" has been named the best bread roll in the latest ranking by the renowned food guide website TasteAtlas. Additionally, “Pan de...
Colombian cuisine is a tapestry of flavors and influences, and one of its most beloved sweet treats is the cocada. This delightful coconut confection,...