Believed to be the burial cloth of Jesus, the Shroud of Turin is one of Christendom's most priceless treasures that been revered for centuries and worshiped by thousands. But little is known about the mysterious origin of this precious relic or priceless work of art. Could it perhaps be the work of a cunning 14th century forger or was it really the cloth that covered Jesus when he was placed...

Believed to be the burial cloth of Jesus, the Shroud of Turin is one of Christendom's most priceless treasures that been revered for centuries and worshiped by thousands. But little is known about the mysterious origin of this precious relic or priceless work of art. Could it perhaps be the work of a cunning 14th century forger or was it really the cloth that covered Jesus when he was placed in his tomb? NGC investigates the forensic and scientific evidence found on the Shroud of Turin.