History Specials — Season 1, Episode 48: The Real Face of Jesus

Episode synopsis

In May 2010, the Shroud of Turin will be put on public display for the first time in ten years. The Real Face of Jesus? documents a team of graphic artists as it uses cutting-edge 3D software to bring this holy relic, which many believe Jesus Christ was buried in, to life unveiling the most accurate image of Jesus Christ ever seen.

About History Specials

From the 4.5 billion-year epic of planet Earth, to the centuries-old prophecies of Nostradamus, to the hunt for the man who killed Abraham Lincoln, History Specials brings together the channel's most watched and acclaimed historical programs. History captures the grand sweep of our past with wit, intelligence, and enthusiasm, in programs covering critical turning points and fascinating cultural phenomena from the Dark Ages to Sherman's March, the comets to Columbus. Cutting-edge CGI recreates ancient battle scenes, and expert interviews shed light on some of history's greatest mysteries. See the past and present wonders of the world come together in this captivating collection — the source for all the fascinating history you want to know.

More episodes from Season 1

• E6Holy Grail in America
• E16The Crusades: Crescent & The Cross, Part 1
• E17The Crusades: Crescent & The Cross, Part 2
• E69Art of War
• E103Afraid of the Dark
• E104Most Extreme Airports
• E113Third Reich: The Rise
• E114Third Reich: Third Fall
• E119It's Good to be President
• E122Weird Warfare
• E124Jesus: The Lost 40 Days
• E136Scammed