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2010
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In Search of Holy Treasure is a 2010 television series produced by Janson Media that takes viewers on a journey to uncover some of the world's most sacred artifacts. The show spans six episodes, each of which digs deep into the history and significance of some of the most revered religious relics across different cultures and religions.

The series is hosted by British historian and journalist, Bettany Hughes, who travels the world to explore these artifacts and the stories behind them. In each episode, she is joined by a team of experts, including archeologists, religious scholars, and historians who help her uncover the history and significance of these artifacts.

The first episode explores the Ark of the Covenant, one of the most important artifacts in the Jewish religion. The episode takes viewers to Ethiopia, where the Ark is believed to be kept in the Chapel of the Tablet. Hughes interviews various experts, including priests and scholars, to understand the significance of the Ark and its role in the Jewish faith.

The second episode takes viewers to the Vatican, where Hughes explores the Holy Grail, the cup that is believed to have been used by Jesus Christ at the Last Supper. She talks to various experts, including priests and historians, who share the different mythologies and stories surrounding the Holy Grail.

In the third episode, Hughes heads to Turkey to explore the Shroud of Turin, the cloth that is believed to have been used to wrap the body of Jesus Christ after his crucifixion. The episode explores the scientific and religious debates surrounding the authenticity of the Shroud and its significance in the Christian faith.

The fourth episode takes viewers to India, where Hughes explores the Tooth Relic of Buddha, one of the most revered artifacts in Buddhism. She talks to scholars and historians to understand the significance of the relic in the Buddhist faith and its journey from India to Sri Lanka.

In the fifth episode, Hughes travels to Egypt to explore the Eye of Horus, one of the most important symbols in ancient Egyptian mythology. She talks to archeologists and Egyptologists to understand the significance of the Eye of Horus and its role in the ancient Egyptian religion.

The final episode explores the Spear of Destiny, the spear that is said to have been used to pierce the side of Jesus Christ during the crucifixion. Hughes visits various sites across Europe to uncover the history and myths surrounding the Spear and its significance in Christian history.

Throughout the series, Hughes takes viewers on an immersive journey to explore these sacred artifacts and the stories surrounding them. From ancient myths to scientific debates, the show presents a comprehensive overview of these artifacts' cultural significance in various religions and cultures. The series is a fascinating watch for anyone interested in history, archeology, religion, and mythology.

In Search of Holy Treasure is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (13 episodes). The series first aired on July 1, 2010.

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Seasons

13. The Journey of the Holy Treasure

July 1, 2010

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 greatest cities of the world: Jerusalem, Istanbul, Paris, Vienna and Rome. Without the dedication of some historical figures and also unknown devotees these Holy Treasures may have never made their way into the modern world.

12. The Blood of Saint Januarius

July 1, 2010

Three times a year, the faithful of Naples congregate on the esplanade in front of the Cathedral of Santa Chiara. Hoping to witness a miracle, the priests remove a monstrance from its reliquary. Within it is a vial, a third fill of a blackish, solid substance. It is claimed that this is the coagulated blood of St. Januarius, the patron saint of the city, decapitated as a martyr in 305 A.D.

11. The Ark of the Covenant

July 1, 2010

Few biblical objects have fascinated treasure hunters as much as the Ark of the Covenant, the gold chest built by the Israelites according to God's instruction and destined to carry "the tables of law". When Nebuchadnezzar conquered Jerusalem, the Ark went missing. Some claim it may be secretly preserved in a small church, Our Lady Mary of Zion, At Axum, Ethiopia.

10. The Tunic of Argenteuil and the Robe of Trier

July 1, 2010

In 1152, the Benedictine monks of St. Denis (north of Paris), undertook major restoration works at the Argenteuil monastery. While piercing one of the surrounding walls, they discovered a passage leading beneath the building. There, in a cellar forgotten for 200 years, they discovered an ivory chest containing a neatly folded tunic; said to be the tunic of Christ.

9. Noah's Ark

July 1, 2010

Is the story of the flood mere myth, as geologists claim, os is it historical reality? And what about the story of Noah? Does material evidence exist to support this extraordinary adventure? For decades now, adventurers have been gathering on the slopes of Mount Ararat (Turkey) hoping to discover vestiges of the Ark.

8. Our Lady of Guadalupe

July 1, 2010

No church in Latin America attracts as many pilgrims as the Basilica of Santa Maria de Guadalupe, in Mexico. Among the treasures of the basilica is a tilma, similar to a sleeveless coat previously worn by the Indians of Central America. The tilma of Guadalupe is very special: it displays a miraculous image of the Virgin Mary just as she appeared to Juan Diego, a Mexican peasant, in 1531.

7. The Crown of Thorns

July 1, 2010

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.

6. The Oviedo Cloth

July 1, 2010

The great cathedral of San Salvador in Oviedo (Spain) houses an extraordinary relic, revered since the ninth century. It's a veil, soiled with reddish stains, which seem to be blood. Are the stains that cover the Oviedo veil really made with the blood of Christ?

5. The Holy Cross

July 1, 2010

In the Cathedral of the Holy Cross of Jerusalem in Rome, a little piece of wood is preserved in a magnificent silver reliquary. Apparently, it is a fragment of a sign with the word "Nazarene" written in Hebrew, Greek and Latin. Is it possible that this relic is a piece of the sign places over Jesus' head while crucified?

4. The Holy Lance

July 1, 2010

Visitors to Hofburg Palace (Vienna) can admire an extraordinary relic; a richly decorated point of a lance. The object is believed to be the point of the lance of Longinus, a Roman legionnaire who pierced the side of Jesus. It is told that, since it was stained with the blood of the Savior, the lance has gained mysterious power, making its owner invincible.

3. The Tomb of Jesus

July 1, 2010

In 2007, Canadian documentary producer Simcha Jacobovici pompously announced, alongside prestigious director James Cameron, that he had found the ossuaries of Jesus. Since then, this archaeological discovery, announced as one of the most important of all time, has literally been forgotten.

2. The Holy Grail

July 1, 2010

In 2003, Dan Brown published "The DaVinci Code". Through mystical clues, the author leads the reader on a sort of treasure hunt, in search of the mysterious Holy Grail. As a matter of fact, we learn that the word Holy Grail does not mean the cup used by Christ at the Last Supper, but rather a genealogical line traced from Jesus and Mary Magdalene's union. Occult reality or literary fantasy?

1. The Shroud of Turin

July 1, 2010

Since the mid-fourteenth century. a long piece of linen has been the object of an ongoing controversy. On it, we can see the image of a man with all the markings of the crucifixion. For the devout, it is the authentic shroud of Christ. For skeptics, this relic is merely an icon produced by some genius, a medieval con artist.

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Where to Watch In Search of Holy Treasure

In Search of Holy Treasure is available for streaming on the Janson Media website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch In Search of Holy Treasure on demand at Amazon, Crackle and Pluto TV.