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 poetic style of The Prophecies that has kept it evergreen, where his almanacs h ... Show More
Nov 18
Episode #239 - Did a Welsh Prince Beat Columbus to the New World?
<p>There's a story that in the year 1170 a Prince from Wales, named Madoc, led a group of Welsh colonists over the Atlantic to North America. This group allegedly mingled with the local indigenous people and eventually assimilated into their culture. However, they left behind the ... Show More
1h 20m
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
Nov 2020
Nostradamus, l'homme qui aurait prédit le monde d'aujourd'hui
“Le lyon jeune le vieux surmontera, En champ bellique par singulier duelle. Dans cage d’or les yeux luy crevera, Deux classes une, puis mourir, mort cruelle”. Des vers qui rappellent la mort du roi Henri II, le 30 juin 1559. Pourtant, ce texte a été écrit une année auparavant. Un ... Show More
15m 17s
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
Oct 2023
Qui était (vraiment) Nostradamus ?
<p>Michel de Nostredame, dit Nostradamus, est né le 14 décembre 1503. Il est surtout célèbre pour son ouvrage "Les Prophéties", dans lequel certains croient lire des prédictions avérées. Qui était vraiment ce Nostradamus ? Était-ce un authentique voyant ou un authentique charlata ... Show More
9m 56s
Jun 2021
Nostradamus: Seer or Schemer? Pt. 2
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? L ... Show More
44m 45s
Dec 2022
Doomsday: Did Prophets Predict the Apocalypse?
Ancient texts can paint a grim picture of humanity’s demise — but what’s in store depends on your source. We could be in for anything from global disasters and epic wars, to supernatural ascensions, to enlightened beings shepherding us into the next age. With prophets to warn us, ... Show More
38m 41s