The Turin Shroud, which bears the image of the body of Christ, is believed to be the burial cloth of Jesus and proof of his existence. In this episode, experts investigate whether this iconic relic is authentic or an elaborate hoax… Cast List: Andrew Gough: Writer, presenter and editor of The Heretic Magazine Dominic Selwood: Historian, barrister, bestselling author, novelist and frequent contributor to national newspapers including The Independent, The Spectator and The Daily Telegraph Professor Bruno Barberis: International Centre for the Study of the Shroud of Turin Joe Nickell: Paranormal investigator and author “Inquest on the Shroud of Turin” Tony McMahon: Former BBC news producer, author, print journalist and historian Barrie Schwortz: Official Documenting Photographer for the Shroud of Turin Research Project Dr. Matteo Borrini: Liverpool John Moores University Lynn Picknett: Historian and researcher specialising in exposing historical conspiracies. She is also the co-author of several notable works Dr. Sheila K. Hoffman: Art Historian, Iconologist and Senior Lecturer, University of Massachusetts Stephen J. Mattingly: Professor of Microbiology, University of Texas Luigi Garlaschelli: Professor of Organic Chemistry, University of Pavia Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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