Ep 5. Spear of Destiny

Before it landed in a museum in Vienna, the Spear of Destiny had a long and fascinating history...at least according to legend. Claims that it pierced Jesus, was carried into battle by Charlemagne, and was coveted by Hitler have made for captivating stories. But is there any merit to any of them? Join the investigation as we examine ancient texts, and scrutinize the spear, layer-by-layer, through modern Magnetic Resonance Imaging and x-ray fluorescence technology, to cut through the fiction and unlock the secrets of this celebrated spear.