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  • The 1761 Revolt of the Comuneros in New Granada

    The 1761 Revolt of the Comuneros in New Granada
    2026/06/07
    In 1781, a rebellion erupted in the Viceroyalty of New Granada that nearly toppled Spanish colonial rule decades before the wars of independence. The Comunero Revolt, led by local leaders like José Antonio Galán, Juan Francisco Berbeo, and the indigenous Manuela Beltrán, began in the town of Socorro, Santander, over new tax hikes and the imposition of the alcabala and armada de barlovento. Thousands of farmers, artisans, and indigenous people marched on Bogotá, forcing the Spanish authorities to negotiate—only to be betrayed later. This episode explores the revolt's causes, its dramatic march, the key figure of Galán, and its brutal suppression. We discuss how the Comuneros foreshadowed later independence movements, the role of mestizo and indigenous unity, and the legacy of Galán, executed in Bogotá's Plaza de Bolívar. We also touch on the broader context of Bourbon Reforms, the Guajira rebellion, and the Túpac Amaru uprising in Peru. #Comuneros #NewGranada #JoséAntonioGalán #ManuelaBeltrán #Socorro #Santander #BourbonReforms #ColombianHistory #Independence #Alcabala #ArmadaDeBarlovento #18thCentury #ColonialRevolt #Mestizos #IndigenousResistance #Guajira #TúpacAmaru #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    10 分
  • The Thousand Day War: Colombia's Forgotten Civil War

    The Thousand Day War: Colombia's Forgotten Civil War
    2026/06/06
    In this episode, we delve into the Thousand Day War (1899-1902), a devastating civil war that shaped modern Colombia. Lucas and Luna explore the conflict's origins in the Regeneración period under Rafael Núñez, the centralist 1886 Constitution, and the bitter rivalry between Liberals and Conservatives. Key battles like Palonegro are discussed, along with the war's cost: over 100,000 dead, economic ruin, and the eventual separation of Panama in 1903. The episode highlights figures like Rafael Uribe Uribe and José Manuel Marroquín, and examines the Peace of Wisconsin that ended the war. It's a story of political intransigence, regional tensions, and a nation's painful path toward consolidation. #ThousandDayWar #ColombiaHistory #RafaelUribeUribe #Palonegro #JoséManuelMarroquín #Regeneración #1886Constitution #PeaceOfWisconsin #PanamaSeparation #LiberalConservative #Cundinamarca #Boyacá #MagdalenaRiver #USSWisconsin #19thCentury #CivilWar #SouthAmerica #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    7 分
  • Colombia's La Violencia: The Hidden Civil War After Bogotazo

    Colombia's La Violencia: The Hidden Civil War After Bogotazo
    2026/06/06
    When Jorge Eliécer Gaitán was shot on April 9, 1948, the Bogotazo erupted—but that day was only the beginning. What followed was a decade-long rural civil war known simply as La Violencia, a conflict that shaped modern Colombia more than any single event. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how the bipartisan hatred unleashed after Gaitán's death spiraled into a war of peasant armies, conservative guerrillas, and liberal militias across the countryside. They examine the role of the Conservative Party's 'police of the mountains', the emergence of the 'chusma' liberal fighters, the 1953 coup of Gustavo Rojas Pinilla, and the amnesty that failed. They discuss key figures like 'El Cóndor' Laureano Gómez, the legendary guerrilla leader Guadalupe Salcedo, and the little-known Battle of El Turco. They also touch on the demographic upheaval—over 200,000 dead and millions displaced—and how La Violencia's unfinished business gave rise to the FARC and other armed groups decades later. This is a deep dive into the hidden war that Colombia has never fully acknowledged. #LaViolencia #Colombia #Bogotazo #JorgeEliécerGaitán #GuadalupeSalcedo #GustavoRojasPinilla #LaureanoGómez #FARC #CivilWar #History #SouthAmerica #Conservatives #Liberals #PeasantWar #PostBogotazo #LatinAmericanHistory #20thCentury #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    7 分
  • The 1886 Constitution: Centralism That Shaped Colombia

    The 1886 Constitution: Centralism That Shaped Colombia
    2026/06/05
    In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore Colombia's 1886 Constitution, a pivotal document that replaced the federalist Rionegro Constitution and established a centralist republic. They discuss the key figures behind it—Rafael Núñez and Miguel Antonio Caro—and the Regeneración movement that sought to restore order after decades of civil war. The conversation delves into how the constitution concentrated power in Bogotá, weakened regional autonomy, and set the stage for future conflicts, including the Thousand Day War and the eventual loss of Panama. They examine the tensions between the Catholic Church and secularism, the role of the presidency, and the suppression of dissent that characterized the era. Lucas highlights the constitution's long shadow over Colombian politics, from the Frente Nacional to modern-day peace processes. The episode also touches on the cultural impact, such as the naming of the Teatro Colón and the revival of Hispanoamerican identity. This is a deep dive into how a single document can shape a nation's trajectory for over a century. #Colombia #1886Constitution #RafaelNúñez #Regeneración #Centralism #MiguelAntonioCaro #ThousandDayWar #Panama #RionegroConstitution #CatholicChurch #Bogotá #TeatroColón #LaViolencia #FrenteNacional #History #FexingoHistory #SouthAmerica #ConstitutionalLaw Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    7 分
  • The Legend of El Dorado: How a Muisca Rite Became a Myth

    The Legend of El Dorado: How a Muisca Rite Became a Myth
    2026/06/05
    In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the origins of the El Dorado legend—a story that began not with gold but with a Muisca ceremony on Lake Guatavita. They trace how a new zipa's coronation ritual, in which a leader covered in gold dust offered treasures to the gods, was transformed by Spanish conquistadors into a myth of a lost city of gold. The conversation covers the historical context of the Muisca Confederation, the role of Lake Guatavita as a sacred site, and the disastrous attempts by conquistadors like Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada and later German adventurers to drain the lake in search of treasure. Lucas explains how the legend fueled expeditions into the Amazon and Orinoco basins, including Sir Walter Raleigh's ill-fated search, and how it shaped colonial ambitions and indigenous displacement. The episode also touches on modern archaeological efforts and the ongoing cultural significance of Guatavita to the Muisca people today. A nuanced look at how a grain of truth can be distorted into a myth that changes history. #ElDorado #Muisca #LakeGuatavita #Zipazgo #GoldMyth #SpanishConquest #GonzaloJimenezDeQuesada #WalterRaleigh #ColombianHistory #IndigenousRitual #Guatavita #Conquistadors #AmazonExpeditions #SouthAmerica #MythAndHistory #ColonialEra #FexingoHistory #History Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    6 分
  • The Paradox of Prosperity: Colombia's 1920s Banana Boom and the Massacre That Ended It

    The Paradox of Prosperity: Colombia's 1920s Banana Boom and the Massacre That Ended It
    2026/06/04
    In the 1920s, Colombia's Caribbean coast became the epicenter of a banana boom that transformed the region—and ended in one of the country's most notorious acts of state violence. This episode explores the rise of the United Fruit Company in Magdalena and Guajira, the construction of the railroad from Santa Marta to Aracataca, the brutal working conditions that sparked the 1928 strike, and the massacre that followed in Ciénaga. We look at the roles of President Miguel Abadía Méndez, General Carlos Cortés Vargas, and the labor leader Alberto Castrillón, as well as the long shadow the event cast on Colombian literature—most famously in Gabriel García Márquez's 'One Hundred Years of Solitude.' We also consider how the banana economy reshaped land ownership, indigenous displacement, and the region's political culture. A story of boom, blood, and the birth of a myth. #UnitedFruitCompany #Colombia #BananaMassacre #Ciénaga1928 #Magdalena #SantaMarta #Aracataca #GabrielGarcíaMárquez #OneHundredYearsOfSolitude #MiguelAbadíaMéndez #CarlosCortésVargas #AlbertoCastrillón #LaborHistory #CostaCaribe #ColombianHistory #SouthAmerica #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    9 分
  • Colombia's Coffee: From Juan Valdez to Global Brand

    Colombia's Coffee: From Juan Valdez to Global Brand
    2026/06/04
    This episode explores the history of Colombia's most iconic export: coffee. We trace its arrival in the 18th century, its spread through the Antioquia region, and the role of small farmers in shaping the industry. We discuss the creation of the Federación Nacional de Cafeteros in 1927, the mythical Juan Valdez campaign, and how coffee shaped Colombia's economy and identity. Along the way, we visit the Coffee Triangle (Eje Cafetero), the town of Salento, and the Cocora Valley. We also touch on the challenges faced by growers today, from climate change to price volatility. A story of grit, branding, and a bean that built a nation. #CoffeeHistory #Colombia #JuanValdez #FederaciónNacionaldeCafeteros #EjeCafetero #Salento #CocoraValley #Antioquia #CoffeeTriangle #CoffeeEconomics #ColombianCoffee #History #FexingoHistory #SouthAmerica #Agriculture #CoffeeFarmers #WaxPalms #CulturalHeritage Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    7 分
  • The Zipa's Last Stand: Sagipa and Bogotá's Muisca Resistance

    The Zipa's Last Stand: Sagipa and Bogotá's Muisca Resistance
    2026/06/03
    In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the final years of Muisca resistance in the Colombian highlands, focusing on the last zipa, Sagipa. After the Spanish conquest of Bacatá, Sagipa led a desperate alliance with his former enemies against the common threat. The battle at the savanna of Bogotá, the siege of Quemuenchatocha's fortress, and the brutal trial of Sagipa reveal how the Muisca confederacy collapsed. The conversation touches on the role of the guecha warriors, the gold tribute demands, and the legal machinations that sealed Sagipa's fate. This is a story of courage, betrayal, and the end of an era, told through the lens of one man's doomed resistance. #Sagipa #Muisca #Zipa #Bacatá #SpanishConquest #Colombia #GonzaloJiménezDeQuesada #Quemuenchatocha #Bogotá #Guecha #ElDorado #IndigenousResistance #16thCentury #SouthAmerica #History #FexingoHistory #ColonialHistory #MuiscaConfederacy Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    6 分