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Christopher Columbus may have been a Spanish Jew

Christopher Columbus may have been a Spanish Jew, according to a new documentary

A recently televised documentary in Spain rekindles competing versions of the famed explorer's origins, but the scientific community is viewing it with caution.

El País in English · 2d

Study finds Christopher Columbus’s DNA ‘compatible’ with Sephardic Jewish origins

A new documentary explores 20 years of research into the navigator’s roots, suggesting his birthplace is in the ‘western Mediterranean’

Hosted on MSN · 4d

Christopher Columbus's DNA to shed light on his origins

More than five centuries after he re-shaped history by opening up the New World to European exploration, scientists say they are ready to reveal the truth about the origins of Christopher Columbus. The explorer reached the Americas in 1492 with the support of the Spanish Crown.

Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples Day 2024

Origin of Columbus Day: Here's Why Americans Really Started Celebrating the Holiday

In 1937, President Franklin D. Roosevelt made Columbus Day a federal holiday at the urging of prominent Italian American leaders, such as Generoso Pope in New York City, and Catholic lobbying groups, such as the Knights of Columbus. And so Columbus Day became an official holiday on the American calendar.

USA Today · 1d

Why doesn't Oregon celebrate Columbus Day? What to know about Indigenous Peoples' Day

Indigenous Peoples' Day, celebrated on the second Monday of October, celebrates the nation's Indigenous peoples and their history and culture.

WPRI Providence on MSN · 1d

Is it called Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples’ Day?

Many businesses and schools are closed for Monday’s holiday, which has taken on a new name by some states in recent years, to honor its true origins.

DNA Analysis Sheds New Light on Christopher Columbus’s Mysterious Origins

New DNA research has revealed that Christopher Columbus, who accidentally discovered the Americas, was a Sephardic Jew.

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Spanish scientists to shed light on mystery of Columbus origins, burial

Spanish scientists said they will reveal details of the nationality of 15th-century explorer Christopher Columbus on Saturday ...

Majorca Daily3d

Columbus's Mallorcan origins have not been proven

Believed that the most likely origin was the Spanish Mediterranean arc or the Balearic Islands. The documentary broadcast on ...

Unveiling Space Secrets: Columbus's Legacy and Space Ventures

Recent studies reveal Christopher Columbus as a Sephardic Jew, solving an age-old mystery about his origins. Key highlights ...

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