Spanish documentary finds famous explorer who discovered the Americas was of Jewish descent after determining his final resting place
Israel National News: Christopher Columbus, the 15th-century explorer who discovered the Americas, was of Sephardic Jewish descent, Spanish scientists announced Saturday after a DNA examination.
Columbus' origins have been a subject of debate for centuries. The prevailing view has been that he hailed from Genoa and that his heritage was Italian. However, other theories have been suggested, including that Columbus was Greek, British, or even a Spanish Jew.
The finding that Columbus was Jewish came as a result of a 22-year-long investigation led by forensic expert Miguel Lorente that confirmed another prevailing theory, that Spain's Seville Cathedral is Columbus' final resting place. Genetic testing of remains at the cathedral.