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Timeless Wonders. Haunting Stories. Eternal Questions
Unveiling THE SHROUD OF TURIN
Mysterious. Compelling. Provocative. The haunting visage on the length of antique linen known as the Shroud of Turin has captivated skeptics and believers alike for centuries. The Shroud, thought by many to be the actual burial cloth of Jesus, carries the near-photographic representation of a human form and a bearded face, with details revealing evidence of nail wounds and other telltale injuries. Is this fabled artifact the ultimate, forensic proof of Christ's life and death-by-crucifixion? Or is it an ingenious hoas conjured, literally, from whole cloth? Now, judge for yourself as you learn the latest theories on the Shroud. Watch experts use cutting-edge technologies-from carbon dating to X-rays to pollen and fiber analysis-in a race against time and one another to determine its aunthenticity. Trace the Shroud's controversial journey through the ages, including its miraculous survival from fire and unrest. And experience the power of the Shroud as you join the millions flocking to its final unveiling of the century - which could also be one of its last.
Now, renowned experts and breakthrough techniques reveal history's most sought-after secrets... in the echo of ANCIENT VOICES. See lost worlds brought to life again through state-of-the-art virtual reality reconstructions, stunning location filming and evocative human minds behind the myths, mysteries and monuments.
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2009 DVD Releases
Africa