Medieval History
The Shroud of Turin has been put on display in the Turin Cathedral, the first time it has been seen by the public in ten years. The cloth, which depicts the image of Jesus Christ, has been carbon dated to the 13th or 14th century, but millions of Christians believe that it is relic from biblical times. The shroud's exhibition will last for six weeks and is expected to draw millions of visitors.
Here is a series of videos about the new exhibition of Shroud of Turin as well as about its history:
- The Turin Shroud Could Not Have Been Faked, Say Scientists
A new study suggests that one of Christianity's most prized but mysterious relics - the Turin Shroud - is not a medieval forgery and could be the burial robe of Christ. Italian scientists conducted a series of experiments that they said showed that...
- Treasures Of Heaven, Saints, Relics And Devotion In Medieval Europe, British Museum
Around 828, some Venetian merchants were in Alexandria on a mission. They made their way into the Coptic cathedral where the body of St Mark the Evangelist was preserved. Having somehow squared the custodians, the Italians slit open his shroud and carried...
- Hereford Mappa Mundi Gets £50,000
Hereford Cathedral?s internationally renowned Mappa Mundi and Chained Library exhibition is to get a ?make-over? following the award of a £50,000 grant by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) towards a new exhibition and the re-telling of their stories. The...
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Medieval History
Shroud of Turin goes on display
The Shroud of Turin has been put on display in the Turin Cathedral, the first time it has been seen by the public in ten years. The cloth, which depicts the image of Jesus Christ, has been carbon dated to the 13th or 14th century, but millions of Christians believe that it is relic from biblical times. The shroud's exhibition will last for six weeks and is expected to draw millions of visitors.
Here is a series of videos about the new exhibition of Shroud of Turin as well as about its history:
- The Turin Shroud Could Not Have Been Faked, Say Scientists
A new study suggests that one of Christianity's most prized but mysterious relics - the Turin Shroud - is not a medieval forgery and could be the burial robe of Christ. Italian scientists conducted a series of experiments that they said showed that...
- Treasures Of Heaven, Saints, Relics And Devotion In Medieval Europe, British Museum
Around 828, some Venetian merchants were in Alexandria on a mission. They made their way into the Coptic cathedral where the body of St Mark the Evangelist was preserved. Having somehow squared the custodians, the Italians slit open his shroud and carried...
- Hereford Mappa Mundi Gets £50,000
Hereford Cathedral?s internationally renowned Mappa Mundi and Chained Library exhibition is to get a ?make-over? following the award of a £50,000 grant by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) towards a new exhibition and the re-telling of their stories. The...
- The Week's News
Race to save medieval artefact for the nation Medieval Ballads and Folk-Rock Win for Melnitsa Washington's National Gallery displays rare medieval manuscript illuminations Saxon cellars are uncovered at brewery site Franciscan remains discovered during...
- News Of The Week
Abbey body identified as gay lover of Edward II Medieval chest gets new lease of life Ferocious warriors and a fiery path to Valhalla bring city past to dramatic life Bondington report reveals more about medieval village Priceless Byzantine cross stolen...