Discoveries from the Study of the Shroud of Turin
The Shroud of Turin, a piece of linen cloth believed by some to have been used to wrap the body of Jesus Christ, has been subjected to scientific testing, including radiocarbon dating. The results indicate that the shroud is medieval, dating to around the time it first appeared in historical records. Some believers suggest that the dating could be inaccurate due to contamination or repair, but scientific evidence suggests that the shroud was forged before it entered historical records. Studies on the patterns on the shroud have also been inconclusive.