Myth Hunters — Season 1, Episode 13: The Quest for the True Cross
Documentary, Drama • 49 min • 3 seasons, 39 episodes • ★ 7.5/10
Episode synopsis
In the 1990s, German historian Michael Hesemann examined one of the most important Christian relics: the Titulus Crucis. The small piece of wood is said to have hung on the cross of Jesus and made known his name. But is it real or a medieval fake? Hesemann traveled across Europe and the Middle East to trace the history of this piece of wood, said to be 2000 years old. Eventually he confirmed the authenticity of the relic, but according to an examination using the scientifically approved C-14 method, it is a fake.
About Myth Hunters
Myth Hunters reveals true stories of quests seeking legendary objects – hordes of lost Spanish gold, the Temple of Solomon, the body of King Arthur, the relics of Joan of Arc; objects that offer their finder either unlimited power or wealth - or both
More episodes from Season 1
- E1Hitler and the Spear of Destiny
- E2The Quest for Noah's Ark
- E3The Hunt for Pirate Treasure
- E4The Real King Solomon's Mines
- E5The Missing Eighth Wonder of the World
- E6The Lost Sword of the Samurai
- E7Himmler and the Holy Grail
- E8The Hunt for the Book of Spells
- E9The Lost City of El Dorado
- E10The Nazis and the Book of Power
- E11Raider Ron and the Lost Ark
- E12The Search for the Crystal Skulls