The true origin of Columbus: Mallorcan or Genoese?

The true origin of Columbus: Mallorcan or Genoese?

on October 12, 2024, the anniversary of the discovery of America, a explosive documentary about the true origin of Christopher Columbus on Spanish television is broadcast. The film entitled "Colón Adn. Su Verdadero Origen" could reveal the secret of Columbus' origin and is already causing a sensation. Forensic researchers at the University of Granada, led by Professor José Antonio Lorente, have confirmed that the bones buried in the Sevilla cathedral are the remains of the discoverer. This knowledge is based on new, innovative DNA technologies and has already been comprehensively verified.

The spectacle of the discoveries continues: The documentary examines various theories about Columbus ’nationality, including the hypothesis that it may have been born in Mallorca. Historians on the island even bring the theory into play that Columbus was the illegitimate son of a prince. In the meantime, the scientific debate about his origin remains heated, since skeptics like Eduardo Esteban keep the discussion about the identity of the famous seafarer, regardless of all new findings, continue to be alive. The tension increases: What “revolutionary” revelations will the documentary thriller actually deliver?
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