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Christopher Columbus's Origins Verified

The Independent on MSN · 5h

Christopher Columbus was secretly Jewish, new DNA study reveals

A new DNA study on the 500-year-old remains of Christopher Columbus has found that the controversial explorer was actually a Sephardic Jew from western Europe.

Centuries-old mystery of Christopher Columbus’s true origins revealed in study

The 15th-century explorer Christopher Columbus was a Sephardic Jew from Western Europe, Spanish scientists said on Saturday, after using DNA analysis to tackle a centuries-old mystery.

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Scientists are finally ready to reveal the truth about Christopher Columbus's DNA

Christopher Columbus was the famed explorer who reached the Americas in 1492 under the Spanish flag and now new DNA evidence has revealed the truth about his own origins. In 2003, samples of Columbus’ DNA were taken from his remains which were exhumed from Seville Cathedral,

Biden honors Christopher Columbus and Italian Americans

Sacramento Bee · 23h

What do Americans think of Christopher Columbus? New poll finds opinions are divided

In the latest YouGov poll, just over half of respondents, 52%, said they have a very or somewhat favorable view of Columbus, while 32% said they had a very or somewhat unfavorable opinion. A smaller share, 16%, said they didn’t know.

Washington Examiner on MSN · 21h

Biden honors Christopher Columbus and Italian Americans in proclamation for Columbus Day

President Joe Biden issued a proclamation to recognize Oct. 14 as Columbus Day in honor of the 15th century explorer.

YAHOO!News · 14h

Italian Americans honor Christopher Columbus in Springfield

The Springfield Sons & Daughters of Italy celebrated Columbus Day in the south end of Springfield Monday morning.

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Christopher Columbus’ final official resting place revealed — and researchers say they now know explorer’s ethnicity

Genetic testing has finally confirmed the official resting place of Christopher Columbus, and scientists who announced the ...

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READY, FIRE, AIM: In Case You Missed Columbus Day

Approximately 300,000 Jews resided in Spain before Catholic monarchs Isabella and Ferdinand ordered Jews and Muslims to ...

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Universities have canceled Christopher Columbus more than a dozen times

Many universities have villainized Christopher Columbus over the years, removing statues, artwork, and days honoring the ...

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Christopher Columbus Remains Identified With 'Absolute Reliability'

DNA from bones said to belong to the explorer were analyzed by forensic scientists to confirm his identity and where he came ...

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City of Columbus making progress on what to do with Christopher Columbus statue

With a $2 million grant from the Mellon Foundation's Monuments Project, the city is working on a design for a display to ...

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Who was Christopher Columbus?

Columbus Day, a federal holiday in the United States, is observed on the second Monday of October to mark the landing of ...

City seeking input on changing Christopher Columbus Park to Danny Lopez Park

The City of Tucson is seeking public on renaming the park to honor Danny Lopez, a respected Tohono O’odham teacher who ...

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GOP says Harris will ‘cancel’ Columbus Day for Indigenous Peoples Day

Kamala Harris has expressed support for renaming the federal holiday, telling voters in New Hampshire in 2019 to “count me in ...

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