The Fabric of the Shroud of Turin
The Shroud of Turin would be of limited interest as an ancient artifact were it not for the fact that the gospel of Mark mentions that Joseph of Arimathea wrapped Jesus' body in a linen cloth for burial.
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Ancient Uses of Myrrh
Aromatic resin still in use today as antiseptic and analgesic.
Read MoreFrankincense discovery
Two newly discovered molecules shine light into the aroma of the ancient resin.
Read MorePlants of the Time of Jesus: the Fig Tree
The gospels are an excellent source of information about plants and trees in Palestine 2000 years ago.
Read MoreHow Old are the Olive Trees in the Garden of Gethsemane?
Gethsemane, at the foot of the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem
The oldest olive trees in Gethsemane could be direct descendants of the trees Jesus was amongst on the night of his arrest.
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