# Shroud Mystery Examined

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Podcast: [Backstory on the Shroud of Turin](https://stenobird.com/podcast/backstory-on-the-shroud-of-turin-4820011)
Published: 2026-02-27T18:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://guypowell.com/
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## Resource

In this episode of The Backstory on the Shroud of Turin, Guy Powell interviews engineer and author Les Fredette. Fredette discusses whether the Shroud of Turin could realistically have been forged in the Middle Ages. He explains why the anatomical precision, blood evidence, and crucifixion details challenge medieval forgery claims. The conversation explores limestone traces connected to Jerusalem. It also considers how evolving science affects our understanding of the cloth. Fredette shares how he integrates Shroud research into his novel The Shrouded Truth. He avoids overwhelming readers with technical lectures. Instead, he presents evidence through character dialogue and tension. Faith and science intersect throughout the discussion. The Resurrection of Jesus Christ remains central to the question of authenticity. For readers of The Only Witness, this interview adds depth to the ongoing historical and theological exploration. Is the Shroud of Turin an unsolved scientific mystery? Or is it evidence connected to the Resurrection?

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