Timewatch - S07E06: Verdict on the Shroud

Name: Verdict on the Shroud
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1988-07-27
Duration: 1 h

Jul 27, 1988DocumentarySeason 7, Episode 6

How old is the Shroud of Turin? To millions of believers it's the burial cloth of Jesus, to sceptics it's a clever medieval fake. Recently the age of the shroud was finally determined by radiocarbon dating. A Timewatch team went to Turin to follow the preparation of the shroud for the scientists, and to Zurich to film the actual tests.

All Episodes - Season 7

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Timewatch S07E06 Synopsis

Timewatch "Verdict on the Shroud" is part of the 1337x catalog. Originally aired on 1988-07-27, this episode is part of Season 7 of Timewatch. With a runtime of 50m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Documentary series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. How old is the Shroud of Turin? To millions of believers it's the burial cloth of Jesus, to sceptics it's a clever medieval fake. Recently the age of the shroud was finally determined by radiocarbon dating. A Timewatch team went to Turin to follow th...