Centuries after his death, Christopher Columbus continues to be a figure of global fascination. His voyages across the Atlantic in 1492 may be iconic, but his legacy is riddled with controversy, both in life and death.

To solve the mystery researchers conducted a 22-year investigation, led by forensic expert Miguel Lorente, by testing tiny samples of remains buried in Seville Cathedral, long marked by authorities there as the last resting place of Columbus, though there had been rival claims.

After two decades of research, DNA analysis traced the legendary explorer's remains to the Cathedral of Seville, Spain

DNA from bones said to belong to the explorer were analyzed by forensic scientists to confirm his identity and where he came from.