The Catholic Church, Pope Francis and The Shroud of Turin
The mystery surrounding the Shroud of Turin has fascinated people for centuries. Often considered to be the burial cloth of Jesus – with accounts…
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The Shroud of Turin As A Ceremonial Easter cloth
In this blog, Yale UP author Charles Freeman writes about the significance of the Shroud of Turin, and how it came to be seen…
Author Article: Charles Freeman reviews Treasures of Heaven at the British Museum
In his recently published book Holy Bones, Holy Dust, CHARLES FREEMAN presents a full-scale history of medieval relics. Here he pays a visit to the…
Author Article by Charles Freeman: The Sacred Flesh of the Saints
In his newly published book Holy Bones, Holy Dust, CHARLES FREEMAN presents a full-scale history of medieval relics. Here he explores the forgotten medieval…