Treasures Decoded
Spear of Destiny
Season 1 Episode 6 of 6
Investigating the legend of 'the spear of destiny', which was first mentioned in the New Testament and is said to have pierced the side of Jesus and be connected to miracles. Kings and conquerors, from Charlemagne to Hitler, tried to possess it, and this programme examines the allure of the artefact, which is now housed in a museum in Vienna
Treasures Decoded airs on Sky History 2 HD at 4:00 PM, Monday 16 December.
Topics
News ➝ Current Affairs
Documentary
Mark Bazeley
Narrator
Sarah Zammit
Producer
David New
Director