Syphilis originated in the Americas and spread to Europe through colonialism, ancient DNA reveals

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Columbus got his three ships, crossed the Atlantic, then got the ball rolling (so to speak) by announcing shore leave. ;^)

I read this in the book “EUROPE”. The first case of syphilis was in 1493, and it was a horrible disfiguring disease that always killed. Native Americans are not immune to it, but it only has a mild effect on them.

There were DemocRATs in the New World back then? Whod’a thought?

I thought syphilis had been found among the ancient Romans...

The Science behind Pre-Columbian Evidence of Syphilis in Europe: Research by Documentary

Sorry about that.

“researchers” in search of grant $$$.

Thanks for the link. It shows that the "evidence" all points to the documentary.

These “findings” then entered the world of peer-reviewed literature through citations of the documentary itself or material associated with the documentary. Here, we demonstrate that the case for pre-Columbian syphilis in Europe that was made in the documentary does not withstand scientific scrutiny. We also situate this example from paleopathology within a larger trend of “science by documentary” or “science by press conference,” in which researchers seek to bypass the peer review process by presenting unvetted findings directly to the public.

what’s wowrse, small pox blankets or syphyllous?

Between syphillus, and tobacco, I’d say the body count was greater over there. Plus, they had to start wearing powdered wigs. .

We gave the “Indians” Typhoid, etc. and in return they gave us syphilis. Syphilis wasn’t as serious for the Indians since they had built up an immunity to its ravages over thousands of years many generations. Originally it was mostly fatal to Europeans. The same was true of diseases that Europeans had built immunity to that killed Indians.

It is interesting that the pre-Columbus reports of Syphilis in Europe have been mostly debunked by peer reviewed research.

Came to Europe on treasure galleons.

well, i guess they owe Europeans reparations then

Both.

It seems like old news, in more than one way. The native American used biological warfare on the Europeans.

HOLD UP!…

I’ve heard from leftist academia - that Columbus PURPOSELY brought syphilis over here to WIPE OUT the natives so he could steal their gold and land!…

What up with THIS?!?!?

So the bottom line is that Europe gave America hantavirus, and America gave Europe syphilis. Sounds like a fair deal 🙄

It may or may not be true but it sure plays into a convenient narrative for the left to bash Columbus and colonialism.