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New Clues Emerge on John the Baptist's Bones

Dating strengthens case that saint's bones have been found in Bulgaria

By Mary Papenfuss,  Newser Staff

Posted Jun 15, 2012 12:31 AM CDT

(Newser) – Scientists may have cracked the hunt for John the Baptist's bones. New radiocarbon dating is strengthening the case that the saint's bones were discovered at the site of an ancient Bulgarian church dedicated to him. Dating places the bones in the same First-Century...   Read full story »

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