SHROUD ENCOUNTER is a program that explores in fascinating detail a mysterious linen cloth known as The Shroud of Turin. It has been the centerpiece of Turin, Italy for centuries. Some call it a hoax while others call it the greatest of all archaeological artifacts. One thing is for sure...despite thousands of hours of scientific analysis, it remains one of world's greatest unsolved mysteries.

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• Discovery Channel considers it one of the top 10 mysteries of all time.

• National Geographic called it, "One of the most perplexing enigmas of modern times."

• Time Magazine called it "The riddle of the ages."

• It is without question the most analyzed artifact in the world yet scientists still cannot render a verdict.

SHROUD ENCOUNTER is a highly acclaimed multi-media presentation utilizing over 150 large screen images to unravel the scientific clues and follow the historical trail that leads through Italy, France, Turkey, the Crusades and ancient Byzantium. The Shroud of Turin is a mosaic that brings together numerous streams of scientific and historical research. As the mystery is examined, the presentation leaves no stone unturned.

"Science and History Wrapped in a Mystery!"

SHROUD ENCOUNTER is a fast-moving visual experience that plunges the audience deep into Shroud research yet allows each fascinating detail to unfold like a CSI Investigation. As with a jury in a trial, the audience is allowed to come to their own conclusions. It is a captivating journey and usually followed by a lively Q&A session.

DIVERSITY: No claim is made regarding authenticity. The Shroud can never be proven by science. It is a mystery in the same category as the Pyramids, Stonehenge or Easter Island. As colleges attempt to embrace all spiritual traditions, The Shroud of Turin is an excellent vehicle to represent a centuries-old religious tradition without endorsing it. It is a unique program to facilitate cultural or spiritual diversity.

RUSS BREAULT is an international lecturer and researcher and is President of the Shroud of Turin Education Project inc. and a member of the International Shroud Science Group. Mr. Breault has been featured in numerous national documentaries including Mysteries of the Ancient World, as seen on CBS, and a recent two-hour documentary on The History Channel. Russ Breault's presentation has intrigued audiences nationwide for over 20 years, including Duke, West Point, Auburn, SUNY, Penn College of Technology and many more.

FEES: Fees are reasonable and will accomodate most budgets.

RAVE REVIEWS! See REFERENCES for dozens of outstanding comments.

Shroud Encounter is a fully Multi-Disciplinary Program drawing on science, history, art and religion to unravel the clues. In the end, no one can say for sure whether the Shroud is the authentic burial cloth of Jesus or an incredible medieval hoax.

· The presentation is well suited for International Programs. The Shroud has been in Italy for nearly 500 years and was on public exhibit last year drawing over two million visitors to Turin from around the world.

· It works well with Multi-Cultural Programs. The history of the cloth tracks through Italy, France and Constantinople influencing both eastern and western European culture.

· It is an excellent vehicle to promote Spiritual Diversity on campus. Shroud Encounter is not an endorsement of Christianity but simply an investigation of a centuries-old tradition related to it.

· The educational focus is well suited for faculty to assign extra credit for those who attend.

· Shroud Encounter is also designed to entertain. It makes use of 180 images and moves fast like a movie holding the attention of the audience to the very end.

Watch clips of Mr. Breault as he appeared on the EMMY nominated documentary, The Real Face of Jesus? as seen on History Channel.