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This video is part of a series that examines some of the great unexplained mysteries that have occurred throughout the centuries. The show presents experts in the fields of science, theology, anthropology, and archeology, who seek answers that will help put the human story in perspective. This episode looks at the storm of controversy that continues to swirl around the legendary Shroud of Turin. Said to be the cloth in which Jesus was wrapped when his body was laid in the tomb, the linen cloth has been examined by many seeking to prove or disprove its history. The video presents the evidence and shows viewers the unmistakable visage imprinted in the fabric. Are we looking at the most influential face in Western civilization?