Biblical Conspiracies

In 1990, the tomb of Caiaphas-the high priest who, according to the Gospels, sent Jesus to his death-was uncovered in Jerusalem. Among the finds: two Roman nails. After a 5-year investigation using advanced scientific tools, experts uncovered striking evidence that these nails were used in a crucifixion. Could they be the very nails from Jesus' cross?

Michelangelo's Pietà is the world's most famous image of Mary holding her crucified son-but why does she look younger than Jesus? A newly attributed terra cotta reveals a hidden symbol that unravels a dark tale of murder, lust, and power, with Michelangelo himself at the heart of the intrigue.

In the British Library rests an ancient manuscript, possibly from the 1st century, penned by an unknown monk. It claims Jesus was married to Mary Magdalene-a gentile-and they had children. For their earliest followers, they were simply Mr. and Mrs. Messiah. After centuries of rumor, this may be the first written proof of a hidden chapter in Jesus' life.

This episode uncovers the tomb of Antigonus-"Mattathiah (Matthew) son of Judah," the last true king of Israel-and a shocking find inside: a crucified hand, the first ever discovered. As scientists investigate, could this rare evidence reveal how Jesus himself was crucified?