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From the Archives: A Medieval French Skeleton Is Rewriting the History of Syphilis

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Redefining the History of Syphilis and Columbus's Health

This chapter reexamines the origins of syphilis, including the impact of Columbus's voyages on the transmission and spread of the disease. It also considers the possibility of Columbus himself being afflicted with syphilis and the ongoing debate surrounding his final resting place.

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