Hércules

The name "Hércules" appears in two distinct contexts in recent news. Firstly, a Colombian Air Force "Hércules" aircraft, carrying 114 passengers and 11 crew members, crashed in southwestern Colombia, resulting in 66 fatalities and numerous injuries. This incident is a significant tragedy and one of the worst aviation accidents in the country's history. Secondly, "Hércules" is mentioned by Alba Saenc, a history communicator, who humorously refers to him as the first "gymbro" in the context of ancient Greek culture. This reference is part of her work to popularize historical facts using modern cultural references. Therefore, "Hércules" is newsworthy both as the name of a type of aircraft involved in a major accident and as a cultural figure used to engage a wider audience with history.