But it was, the knight claimed, an ancient burial shroud imprinted with the likeness of Jesus Christ. And the world has been debating the authenticity of the so-called Shroud of Turin ever since.

Asked to list the reasons he believes the shroud is a fake, Nickell argues that its shape is wrong, according to both Gospel accounts and ancient Jewish burial practices. “Simply draping the cloth ...

JERUSALEM (JTA) — Israeli police arrested four men for stealing and attempting to sell ancient ... Affairs for burial, according to the authority. JTA has documented Jewish history in real ...

Is it really the burial shroud of Jesus Christ or simply a piece of ancient art work? Tonight's programme tackles the enigma of the shroud with an in-depth examination of the garment and its history.

A study published in the Heritage journal by Italian researchers suggests that the Shroud of Turin could date ... analyze the structural degradation of ancient linen fibers to determine their ...