A DNA analysis on mysterious bones has revealed they belonged to Christopher Columbus who died more than 5-00 years ago. Experts have long debated his final resting place.
READ MORE:Scientists have solved the 500-year-old mystery surrounding Christopher Columbus' final resting place.
Scientists have been working to solve the 500-year-old mystery about where Christopher Columbus was buried Researchers used remains of the explorer's son, Hernando, and brother Diego, who are were also buried at Seville Cathedral.The advancements in DNA analysis could also reveal whether or not the explorer was Italian, which has also been debated among the scientific community.Then there are speculations that the navigator was Scottish, Catalan or Jewish.
Columbus set sail on August 3, 1492, from the Spanish port of Palos with hopes of finding a route to the fabled riches of Asia. Researchers were granted permission to open a tomb housed in a Spanish cathedral back in 2003, finding bone fragments of an unknown human. Now, the team confirmed the remains are Columbus
Singapore Latest News, Singapore Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
DNA Tests Confirm Christopher Columbus' Remains Are In Seville CathedralAfter years of speculation and analysis, scientists have finally confirmed that the remains of Christopher Columbus are buried in Seville Cathedral. Using DNA technology, researchers compared fragments found in his tomb to those of his relatives, ultimately proving their connection.
Read more »
China spying case: Two men deny charges at Old BaileyChristopher Berry and former parliamentary researcher Christopher Cash appeared at the Old Bailey on Friday.
Read more »
Alonso: Third F1 title my 'only priority', wants Dakar return over Indy 500Two-time Formula 1 world champion Fernando Alonso explains why the Dakar Rally is more appealing than the Indianapolis 500
Read more »
Rest and Be Thankful road closed after 500 tonne landslideTraffic has been moved to the diversion route via the Old Military Road.
Read more »
Thank you, Reg Readers: On Call has turned 500!Started on a whim, almost a decade later it's a fixture – and a marvelous demonstration of your wit and wisdom
Read more »
Couple Pulled To Safety Through Campervan Roof After Terrifying Crash on North Coast 500A couple driving along the popular North Coast 500 road trip were miraculously saved after a head-on collision involving a wrong-way driver. Sarah Walters and Jill O'Hara were trapped in their campervan but a heroic French tourist broke through the sunroof to pull them to safety.
Read more »