Shroud of Turin

Shroud of Turin

From Ancient Civilisations by NOISER

April 2, 2026 · 55 min · Season 2 · Episode 39

About this episode

This episode explores the Shroud of Turin, its history, and the debate over its authenticity as a relic of Jesus.

The Shroud of Turin is a length of linen, believed by many to be the burial cloth of Jesus of Nazareth. Its most famous feature is the blurry imprint of a man’s face, which resembles the pictures of Jesus that have passed down to us over the centuries. Revered by millions, the Shroud is the most scientifically studied object in the world, but why does its recorded history only reach back to the 1350s? Where did it go in the intervening centuries? And will we ever be able to prove whether it’s a real relic, or medieval forgery? This is a Short History Of The Shroud of Turin. A Noiser Production. Written by Nicola Rayner. With thanks to Nora Creech, a Shroud educator and the leader of Othonia in North America, a church-affiliated organisation dedicated to sharing knowledge about the Shroud of Turin. For ad-free listening, exclusive content, and early access to new episodes across the Noiser network, join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Noiser+⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Now available for Apple and Android users. Click the subscription banner at the top of the feed to get started. Or go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠noiser.com/subscriptions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Nicola Rayner

Topics covered

  • Shroud of Turin
  • burial cloth
  • Jesus of Nazareth
  • scientific study
  • medieval forgery
  • religious artifacts

Keywords

  • Shroud of Turin
  • Jesus
  • burial cloth
  • relic
  • forgery
  • history
  • scientific study

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Othonia

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