Centuries after his death, Nostradamus is still a household name, but his accuracy, methods, and reputation are all up for debate. What do we know about how he made his prophecies, and how does he get connected to modern global crises — including 9/11 and the COVID-19 pandemic?
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Oct 7
Panic in the Streets: The War of the Worlds Radio Broadcast
On Halloween Eve, 1938 Orson Welles' The War of the Worlds aired on CBS radio. It detailed an alien invasion so realistic that, according to legend, it caused widespread panic among listeners. People really believed aliens were invading Earth. The mass hysteria is an important pa ... Show More
47m 40s
Sep 30
Did a Psych Experiment Turn Ted Kaczynski into the Unabomber?
On April 3, 1996, Theodore “Ted” Kaczynski – better known as the Unabomber – was arrested, ending a 17-year-long bombing spree that left 3 dead and 23 injured. He promised to end his campaign of terror only after outlets published his 35,000-word manifesto; in his view, technolog ... Show More
42m 36s
Dec 2020
Episode #122- Should We Trust Nostradamus? (Part I)
The 16th century French prophet, Nostradamus, has a way of rearing his head anytime humanity finds itself in the midst of a crisis. Anytime there's a collective tragedy, the world is plunged into conflict, or society finds itself on the cusp of painful transition, you will find s ... Show More
57m 32s
Dec 2020
Episode #123- Should We Trust Nostradamus? (Part II)
These days Nostradamus is best known for the predictions found in his book The Prophecies. But, surprisingly, that book only became popular after the French seers' death. During his lifetime Nostradamus was better known for his yearly almanacs. Still, there is something about the ... Show More
1h 7m
Sep 2020
Ep. 17 - Nostradamus and Psychic Phenomena
Is it possible that one man in the 16th century has since then accurately predicted every major world event? Everything from World War 2, the French Revolution, 9/11, and maybe even the modern Coronavirus pandemic. And even if the legendary prophecies of Nostradamus are hard to b ... Show More
48m 36s
Dec 2023
How Did Nostradamus Predict the Future so Accurately?
Unlock the secrets behind Nostradamus' prophecies! This deep dive exposes the truth about the 16th-century mystic, revealing the inaccuracies, vagueness, and likely financial motives behind his so-called predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1h 10m