The Crown of Thorns | In Search of Holy Treasure

On the first Friday of every month at the Notre Dame de Paris Cathedral, a pageant of priests walk down the central aisle. Leading the procession is an ecclesiastic holding a golden cushion on which rests a crystal reliquary containing a crown of thorns. If legend holds true, this relic would have been brought to France in 1239 by Saint Louis, King of France. Follow researcher Christian Page in his quest to unveil the history of the Holy Relics of Christianity as he travels through time in some of the world’s greatest cities: Jerusalem, Istanbul, Paris, Vienna, and Rome. Without the dedication of some historical figures and unknown devotees, these Holy Treasures may have never made their way into the modern world. Since the beginning of Christianity, relics attributed to saints or Christ Himself have had a great symbolic and spiritual value, stirring passion amongst believers. With the assistance of some of the world’s leading experts in archaeology, history, theology, genetics, engineering, and molecular physics, this series embarks on a privileged visit to the sites where each event took place. Subscribe to the Great Documentaries Channel for more amazing videos covering a vast array of topics from throughout history! #history #museumtour #jesus #documentary