The Shroud of Turin, believed to be the burial cloth of Jesus, has been the subject of intense scientific scrutiny for centuries - and one expert says he has solved the mystery Researchers tested the samples in two ways to determine blood type. (Image: DM)

The Shroud of Turin is one of the most intensely scrutinised artefacts in history. ‌

Presumed to be the burial shroud of Jesus after his crucifixion, its authenticity has been a subject of heated debate among scientists for years. ‌

Although radiocarbon dating conducted in the 1980s pointed towards a medieval origin, some academics argue that the blood stains on the linen tell a different tale. This theory seems to challenge a recent assertion that The Shroud was 'never laid on Jesus'. ‌

Dr Jeremiah Johnston, a bi

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