Wait, Christopher Columbus was Jewish?
Jewish History Lectures
The question of Christopher Columbus's Jewish ancestry has been a topic of scholarly discussion, recently invigorated by new DNA research findings. This update on a 2017 lecture examines the evidence suggesting Columbus may have had Jewish heritage, exploring historical contexts and motivations that could have influenced his voyages. This perspective sheds light on the identity and life of Columbus and contributes to a broader historical understanding of Jewish history in the context of exploration and colonialism.