Good Morning Europe Italy? Spain? Poland? DNA tests probe Christopher Columbus' origins The voyages of Christopher Columbus helped Europeans discover America, but the famous explorer’s own origins have long been a matter of controversy. But now scientists are hoping to shed light on them thanks to the latest advances in genetic technology. 26/05/2021
USA Christopher Columbus statues removed in Chicago after protests The statues of the Italian explorer were taken down in two Chicago parks after protesters trying to topple one of them clashed with police. 25/07/2020
no comment Christopher Columbus statue vandalised with red paint in San Francisco Several Christopher Columbus statues were vandalised with red paint and messages against the 15th-century Italian navigator on Monday when the US holiday named after one of the first Europeans to reach the Americas was being celebrated. 15/10/2019
USA Watch: San Francisco Columbus statue vandalised on namesake US holiday The Italian navigator has become a polarising figure in the country and there have been calls for Columbus Day to be renamed "Indigenous Peoples Day". 15/10/2019
USA Los Angeles topples its Christopher Columbus statue A statue of Christopher Columbus has been taken down in Los Angeles over the explorer's connection to slavery and brutality. 12/11/2018
Spain Spanish & American police recover stolen Columbus letter Document one of 16 copies of a 1492 letter to the Spanish king & queen detailing his first impressions of the new world, and his voyage of discovery to the "Indies". 07/06/2018
