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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 

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

The deaths of kings. The makings of popes. Famines of entire civilizations. Nostradamus became famous in the 16th century for his predictions of the future. But was he nothing more than a con man? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

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