The Science of the Turin Shroud - Aliens 60

In this episode, we continue our deep dive into one of the most intriguing and controversial relics, the Shroud of Turin. Building on our previous discussion of the shroud's historical journey, today we shift our focus to its scientific aspects. If you haven't listened to the first part of this exploration, I highly recommend going back for a complete understanding.

Our discussion will navigate through various scientific analyses and archaeological contexts to answer a pivotal question: Could the Shroud of Turin authentically date back to the first century? We'll explore the burial customs of the Second Temple period, the weave patterns of ancient textiles, and modern scientific methods like carbon dating and pollen analysis.

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Now, let’s dig into the science and controversies surrounding the Shroud of Turin.

In this episode:

  • Summary 01:58

  • Archaeology of Jewish Burial Tradition 3:58

  • Can a crucified person be buried? 7:58

  • Is the Turin Shroud of the correct weave pattern? 17:28

  • Numismatic evidence 25:54

  • C14 dating the Shroud of Turin 30:12

  • Pollen on the Shroud 37:26

  • How was the Turin Shroud made? 40:22

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The intro music is Lily of the woods by Sandra Marteleur, and the outro is named “Folie hatt” by Trallskruv.

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