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The tomb of Columbus in Seville Cathedral, which DNA testing has finally confirmed as the tomb of the explorer. Source: Pom² / CC BY-SA 3.0.

DNA Evidence Confirms the Final Resting Place of Columbus

All That History October 11, 2024

Christopher Columbus is a divisive figure. In some households he is a hero, whereas others...

The Panoria necropolis contains far more women than men. Source: Female sex bias in Iberian megalithic societies through bioarchaeology, aDNA and proteomics.

Ancient Iberian Rock Tombs were Mostly for Women

All That History October 4, 2024

In Panoria, in the province of Granada in Spain lies a rock necropolis that is...

The legendary Spanish hero El Cid is said to have had two swords, Tizona and Colada, and it is possible that at least one of them survives today. Source: Zarateman / Public Domain.

Colada and Tizona, the Two Legendary Swords of El Cid

All That History August 30, 2024

Throughout history the sword has held a special place of pre-eminence. It has evolved beyond...