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Podcast: Everything Everywhere Daily: History, Science, Geography, & More
Episode: The Shroud of Turin
Description: In the 13th century, a French knight came forward and displayed what he claimed was the burial cloth of Jesus Christ.
Almost immediately, its authenticity was challenged by religious authorities.Â
In the centuries that followed, it became an object of fascination, curiosity, veneration, and controversy.
Finally, after centuries of conflicting opinions, scientists were allowed access to the cloth to date it, but even that didn’t end the debate.
Learn more about the Shroud of Turin and its history on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.
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