Synopsis

Sacred bones, gilded headwear, and fragments of objects believed to hold healing power – across the globe, archaeologists have unearthed enigmatic relics venerated by ancient peoples for millennia. Now housed in museums, temples, and churches, millions journey vast distances simply to stand before them. What is it about these artifacts that commands such devotion? Might the origins of humankind be revealed within the very materials – fabric, metal, stone, and bone – of our distant ancestors? And