{"podcast":{"title":"Backstory on the Shroud of Turin","slug":"backstory-on-the-shroud-of-turin-4820011","podcast_index_feed_id":4820011,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/backstory-on-the-shroud/","website_url":"https://guypowell.com/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/74166344-2e00-4336-85be-a053979628b8/F8pFA7bzFiMWowxk5FrXt8rs.jpg","author":"Guy R. Powell","episode_count":123,"summary":"Are you fascinated by the intersection of biblical archaeology and modern science? Step into a world where history and cutting-edge research converge in our podcast, focusing on the Shroud of Turin, one of the most important Christian relics. I'm Guy R. Powell, author of \"The Only Witness, a Christian Historical Fiction on the Shroud of Turin\" and I invite you to join me and top experts from around the world including researchers, scientists, historians, and believers, (sindonologists – those that study the Shroud), as we explore the Shroud of Turin from every angle. We’ll try to uncover the truth about the Shroud of Turin. Special topics include: • Carbon dating of the Shroud. • How Jesus’s burial cloth, aka, The Shroud of Turin, or the Holy Shroud is mentioned in the Gospels Past interviews include top Sindonologists, such as: • Barrie Schwortz • Russ Breault • Joe Marino • Giulio Fanti • And many others Top questions discussed: • What is a biblical scholar as it relates to the Shroud of Turin? • What is the Shroud of Turin? • What is radio-carbon dating? • Is the Shroud of Turin real of fake? • What is the history of the Shroud of Turin? • When will the Shroud of Turin be exhib…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-15T06:20:38.557233+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/backstory-on-the-shroud-of-turin-4820011"},"episode":{"title":"Calvary & The Tomb Revealed","slug":"calvary-the-tomb-revealed","published_at":"2025-11-20T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/backstory-on-the-shroud-of-turin-4820011/calvary-the-tomb-revealed","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/backstory-on-the-shroud-of-turin-4820011","url":"https://guypowell.com/","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/e7c83fef-53be-44e9-afd1-b34f58ec8c44.mp3","summary":"In this episode of The Backstory on the Shroud of Turin, host Guy Powell interviews long-time researcher and lecturer Massimo Paris, who has spent more than 30 years studying the archeology of ancient Jerusalem and its direct connection to the Passion of Jesus Christ. Massimo explains how the remains of a massive stone quarry excavated by Father Virgilio Corbo and his team between 1970 and 1980 reveal the real geographical setting behind Calvary and the Tomb. The eastern edge of this quarry contains the rocky outcrop of Golgotha, while its western edge holds a first-century arcosolium tomb that aligns perfectly with the Gospel description of Jesus Christ’s burial and Resurrection. He breaks down the three types of first-century tombs, showing why only a niche tomb with a carved stone bench matches the Biblical account and the description of the two angels seen by Mary Magdalene. Massimo also explains how the quarry floor became a cultivated garden, why the city walls matter, and how these findings support the narrative found in The Only Witness and the historical context of the Shroud of Turin. This episode blends archeology, theology, and history to reveal a compelling case for the authentic locations tied to the crucifixion, burial, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ.","meta_description":"In this episode of The Backstory on the Shroud of Turin, host Guy Powell interviews long-time researcher and lecturer Massimo Paris, who has spent more th…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3284,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/backstory-on-the-shroud-of-turin-4820011/episodes/calvary-the-tomb-revealed/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/backstory-on-the-shroud-of-turin-4820011/calvary-the-tomb-revealed.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}