About The Shogun's Last Treasure, The Veil Of Veronica & Uncovering More Artifacts
Legend says that 19th century Shoguns hid gold coins worth 10 trillion Yen on Mount Akagi to keep them from falling into the hands of the incoming Meiji government. Three generations of one family have searched for the coins. The Veil of Veronica, a revered Catholic relic believed to bear Christ's image from the Crucifixion, was once a major pilgrimage draw in Rome. An image of Christ's face was said to have been miraculously imprinted on a cloth used by Saint Veronica to wipe his brow as he carried the cross. After the rebuilding of St. Peter's Basilica, however, the Veil vanished from public view, leading to centuries of speculation about its loss or theft. While the Vatican maintains possession, the relic remains hidden. Author Paul Badde believes a transparent image of Christ in a small church in Manoppello is the original Veil, not only stolen from the Vatican but also depicting Christ's resurrected face. Travel to Spain to investigate the mystery surrounding the Holy Chalice - a religious artifact believed to be the cup used by Jesus during the
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- The Shogun's Last Treasure, The Veil Of Veronica & Uncovering More Artifacts
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- Society
- Runtime
- 149 minutes
- Language
- English
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