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Summary:Documentary about the Turin shroud,purported to show an image of Christ imprinted on it after he was crucified and wrapped in the cloth. A piece was carbon-tested in 1998 and it was claimed to date from the 14th century. However,more recently,experts have detected stitch patterns which actually date back to the first century in the area of the Dead Sea. Looks at the history of the shroud and its movements and considers the image on it and the questions it raises.
Description:An investigation into the Turin Shroud which will demonstrate that far from being a Medieval relic,the shroud does indeed date from the time of Christ's death.
Broadcaster:Channel 4
Collection:Channel 4
Genre:Documentary and Factual
Producer:Pioneer Film And Television Productions Ltd.