Recently, scientists discovered a new piece of evidence that provides even more background to the biblical account of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. In the four Gospels of the Bible, it is told that Jesus was put to death on a wooden cross. The Bible recounts how there were Roman soldiers who used nails to secure Jesus to the cross when historically it is believed they usually used rope during crucifixions.
When facts are examined, there is little to no evidence that points to the Roman soldiers ever using nails during crucifixions — at least, not until recently. In 2007, scientists in Northern Italy discovered the remains of a man who appears to have been crucified on a wooden cross with nails. The team of scientists from the University of Ferrara found remains of a Roman-era man in Gavello, Italy. They discovered his skeletal remains lying on his back with both his arms and legs outstretched. They also realized that the man had a lesion as well as an unhealed fracture on his heel bone. CONTINUE
