Columbus' Alleged Jewish Roots Spark Debate Amid New Documentary Claims

A Spanish documentary suggests Christopher Columbus may have had Sephardic Jewish ancestry, but scientists question the validity of the evidence.

The documentary 'Columbus DNA' claims that genetic evidence indicates Columbus had Sephardic Jewish origins, but no scientific study has been published to support this.
Forensic scientist José Antonio Lorente, central to the documentary, has not released data or details of the DNA analysis, leading to skepticism among geneticists.
Experts criticize the documentary for lacking scientific rigor and failing to provide verifiable data, making it difficult to assess the claims.
Historical accounts and Columbus' own writings consistently identify him as Genoese, casting doubt on the documentary's assertion of his Spanish-Jewish heritage.
The documentary's conclusions have reignited discussions about Columbus' motivations and identity, but definitive evidence remains elusive.