In 1555, a French physician and astrologer named Michel de Nostredame published a book of poems titled Les Prophéties. Ever since people have been trying to interpret world events through his writings.
Was Nostradamus a prophet? Was he a fraud? Or are people just reading way too much into a bunch of vague, random statements?
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Yesterday
The Indian Rebellion of 1857
In 1857, a rumor about rifle cartridges made with animal fat helped ignite one of the most important uprisings in the history of the British Empire. What began as a mutiny among Indian soldiers soon became a massive rebellion that swept across northern India, toppled cities, revi ... Show More
14m 38s
Apr 18
The World's Worst Located Cities
All over the world, there are cities and towns. Some of those have become major urban areas that are culturally and economically important to their regions, countries, or even the world. Most of those cities were selected because they offered some geographical advantage. However, ... Show More
15m 8s
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 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
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