The Shroud Of Turin: No Ordinary Bed Sheet

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The Shroud Of Turin: No Ordinary Bed Sheet

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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... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Mar 30, 2017

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