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Treasures of Heaven

Treasures of Heaven (2011)

0h 59m | PG-13

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Andrew Graham-Dixon explores the ancient Christian practice of preserving holy relics and the largely forgotten art form that went with it, the reliquary. Fragments of bone or fabric placed inside a bejewelled shrine, a sculpted golden head or even a life-sized silver hand were, and still are, objects of religious devotion believed to have the power to work miracles. The documentary features interviews with art historian Sister Wendy Beckett and Neil MacGregor, director of the British Museum.

Director: Paul Tilzey

Studio: BBC

Genre: Documentary

Video: 720p

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Cast

Andrew Graham-Dixon

Andrew Graham-Dixon

as Himself

Sister Wendy Beckett

Sister Wendy Beckett

as Herself

Neil MacGregor

Neil MacGregor

as Himself