Mar 30 2017

The Shroud Of Turin: No Ordinary Bed Sheet

45 min 4 movies discussed
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The Shroud of Turin is no ordinary bed sheet. Some think it's the burial cloth of Jesus. Others think it's an amazing piece of artwork. The truth is, we'll probably never know what it really is. The mystery of the Shroud of Turin awaits you...

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# Shroud of Turin Summary

Josh and Chuck dive deep into one of history's most mysterious and controversial artifacts—the Shroud of Turin—exploring the enduring debate over whether this ancient linen cloth is actually the burial garment of Jesus Christ or an elaborate medieval forgery. They trace the shroud's fascinating journey from Jerusalem to Constantinople to France and finally to Italy, then examine the major scientific studies that have tried to solve its mysteries, from early photography that revealed a stunning negative image to carbon-14 dating that suggested a medieval origin. The guys unpack competing theories about how the image was created, the passionate believers and skeptics within the scientific community who interpret the same evidence in completely opposite ways, and why this artifact remains one of the most debated objects in the world despite decades of investigation.


Movies Discussed

Big Night
Big Night
1996 R 1h 49m
★ 7.0
"Have you ever seen Big Night? That Stanley Tucci movie? Great movie. — Josh mentions Big Night as an example while discussing the names Secondo and Primo Pia." — Josh
Miami Vice
Miami Vice
1984
★ 7.5
"I'm a junior in high school. Sunny Crockett was coked to the gills. — Josh references Sonny Crockett from Miami Vice while discussing 1980s fashion and culture." — Josh
Mulholland Drive
Mulholland Drive
2001 2h 27m
★ 7.8
"It was in the Mulholland Drive, what a great scene. So good. — Chuck references a scene from Mulholland Drive while discussing espresso and coffee culture." — Chuck
The Simpsons
The Simpsons
1989
★ 8.0
"That was a Simpsons reference. Technically, they insulted people first and the hick. — Josh references The Simpsons while discussing insulting people, specifically mentioning "the hick" character." — Josh

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