• Christopher Columbus, historically thought to be a Genoese navigator, may actually have been a Spanish Jew, according to a 20-year genetic investigation.
• The research was led by José Antonio Lorente from the University of Granada and was presented on RTVE to coincide with Spain's national day, commemorating Columbus’s arrival in the New World on 12 October 1492.
• DNA evidence from Columbus's son, Fernando, suggests a Jewish origin, pointing to the Spanish Mediterranean area as Columbus's most likely birthplace.
• These findings challenge centuries of speculation about Columbus’s origins, though they have been met with skepticism because the data has not been published in a scientific journal for peer review.
• While these findings could suggest a significant historic irony related to Columbus’s identity, some experts call for caution due to the lack of shared scientific analysis.

Powód: The genetic investigation aimed to resolve the longstanding mystery of Columbus’s origin.

Miejsce i data: Research findings were announced to mark the anniversary of Columbus's arrival in the Americas on 12 October 1492.

Następne kroki: José Antonio Lorente insists that the study into Columbus’s origins is ongoing, and nothing will be published until it is complete.