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DNA verifies Columbus’ remains in SpainSpanish bones linked to explorer, but Dominican claim could still be valid MADRID, Spain - Spanish researchers said Friday that they have resolved a century-old mystery surrounding Christopher Columbus's burial place, which both Spain and the Dominican Republic claim to be watching over. Their verdict: Spain's got the right bones. A forensic team led by Spanish geneticist Jose Antonio Lorente compared DNA from bone fragments that Spain says are from the explorer — and are buried in a cathedral in Seville — with DNA extracted from remains known to be from Columbus' brother Diego, who is also buried in the southern Spanish city. - MSNBC The article has some interesting things to say about Columbus' origins. (He may not have been Italian.  )
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