Where was Columbus from? Mallorca?
The Sephardic Jew theory of Columbus's origins is nothing new.
Columbus's Mallorcan origins have not been proven
The documentary broadcast on Spanish television does further question the accepted version of Columbus's origins - that he was from Genoa.
Was Christopher Columbus Mallorcan? All will be revealed
One of the many indications, according to Gabriel, comes from an island off Venezuela. Columbus called it Margalida, and Margalida was a Mallorcan name.
Statue of Columbus in Barcelona
The statue of Christopher Columbus in Barcelona.
We are about to find out if Christopher Columbus was Mallorcan
There have been attempts at analysing DNA for years. Results are finally about to be presented.
The amazing property which is said to have been home to Columbus in Mallorca.
The amazing property which is said to have been home to Columbus in Mallorca.
Christopher Columbus’ possible family home in Mallorca on sale for 3.9 million euros
The property was renovated in 2006 and has unique rooms.
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The dilemma of statues
In Barcelona, there was a protest demanding the removal of the monument to Columbus, with genocide and slavery having been been reasons.
Cristopher Columbus
Cristopher Columbus.
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The Blog: The Columbus industry - so it goes on
Was Columbus born in Genoa? And if not, where?
Andrew Ede25/05/2021 11:11