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The Shroud of Turin is, in a way, a mirror: it shows the beholder whatever they wish to see. For devoted Christians, it’s the holiest of icons: the linen cloth that wrapped Jesus Christ’s ...

For decades, the Turin Shroud has divided opinion. Some claim it was the original piece of cloth used to cover Jesus Christ after his crucifixion, while others say it is no more than a ...