For centuries, Christopher Columbus has been celebrated as the brave explorer who ‘found’ the New World. But, his treatment of indigenous communities has often been left out of the history books. As awareness grows, many of his statues are being torn down.

Now, a new DNA analysis might help researchers understand the origins and the early life of this increasingly controversial historical figure.

Video by Fernando Teixeira & Izabela Cardoso

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