Christopher Columbus' remains found after 500 years as DNA analysis ends mystery
Scientists confirmed the remains of Christopher Columbus in Seville Cathedral after 500 years using DNA analysis. The findings may clarify debates about his nationality and will be presented on TVE.
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Scientists have confirmed the discovery of Christopher Columbus' remains after a 500-year mystery, utilizing DNA analysis to establish their identity. The remains, found in the Cathedral of Seville, Spain, were confirmed to belong to Columbus, who died in 1506, after two decades of research. The investigation was initiated due to the multiple relocations of Columbus' body following his death, with some experts previously believing he was buried in the Dominican Republic. Forensic scientist Miguel Lorente, who led the study, stated that advancements in DNA technology allowed for a definitive confirmation of the remains' identity. The research involved comparing DNA samples from Columbus' relatives, including his brother Diego and son Hernando, who are also interred in Seville Cathedral. While Columbus' nationality has been debated, the findings may provide clarity on his origins. The results of this research will be presented in a program titled "Columbus DNA: The Genuine Origin," airing on Spain's national broadcaster, TVE. Lorente expressed confidence in the reliability of the findings, which support long-held theories regarding the remains' identity.
- Columbus' remains confirmed after 500 years through DNA analysis.
- The remains were found in the Cathedral of Seville, Spain.
- Research took two decades and involved comparisons with relatives' DNA.
- The findings may clarify debates about Columbus' nationality.
- Results will be revealed in a program on Spain's TVE.
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12 comments>The knottier question of the explorer’s precise origins will be revealed in Columbus DNA: His True Origin, a special TV programme shown on Saturday 12 October, the date when Spain celebrates its national day and commemorates Columbus’s arrival in the New World.
So if we've had DNA samples of his brother what was stopping us from finding out his "precise origins" earlier?
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/oct/11/dna-study-chri....
the-express.com page has 2 scroll-fulls of 3rd party garbage blocked by uBlock.
That is a very odd take on the Caribbean, and it's the third paragraph in the article. I've seen text spinners, but this feels AI-driven. Surely a human couldn't be this inane.
They found his remains by confirming that they are indeed buried in the tomb with his name on it?
funny
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