

161: How to Fake the Shroud of Turin
Sep 3, 2024
N.D. Wilson, an author known for his inventive storytelling, discusses his intriguing method for replicating the Shroud of Turin. He shares how a professor's dismissal of the Bible sparked his experiment, revealing a medieval technique using glass and paint. Wilson examines the historical context, including how even medieval Catholics deemed the shroud a forgery. The conversation explores the tension between faith and science, emphasizing the critical need for authenticity in understanding such artifacts and the storytelling around them.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Authentic Representation in Storytelling of Ancient Cultures
02:01 • 2min
Unraveling the Shroud: Myths and Mysteries
04:12 • 12min
Unraveling the Shroud of Turin
16:16 • 20min
Unveiling the Shroud: Faith vs. Evidence
36:10 • 11min
The Dangerous Allure of Misinformation
47:27 • 2min
The Power of Storytelling in Self-Reflection
48:57 • 5min