Forensic scientist Jose Antonio Lorente has asserted the “absolute reliability” of his latest claim: Christopher Columbus’ remains are in a tomb at the Seville Cathedral in Spain.

Famed explorer Christopher Columbus was likely Spanish and Jewish, according to a new genetic study conducted by Spanish scientists that aimed to shed light on a centuries-old mystery.

Work started in 2003 when Lorente and historian Marcial Castro were granted permission to open Columbus' tomb. However, the technology available at the time led to positive but inconclusive ...

A centuries-old mystery is about to be revealed - the origins of explorer Christopher Columbus. Spanish scientists have already used DNA analysis to confirm his remains are buried in a tomb in ...

Researchers claim a tomb in the Seville Cathedral contains the remains of Christopher Columbus. The search to authenticate ...