We're counting the days until the next Writing the Occult, so figured it's time we do a little relics roll call - a way to introduce you to some of the weird objects from history that are venerated or feared. And why not start with the literal head of Saint John the Baptist? πŸ§΅β¬‡οΈ

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The Holy Thorn Reliquary

Enamelled gold, sapphires, rubies & pearls, Paris ca. 1400

Contains a thorn supposedly from the Crown of Thorns placed on Christ’s head before the crucifixion. Made in 1400s for Jean, duc de Berry. Later belonged to Holy Roman Emperor Charles V in 1544.

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