Nostradamus: The Seer Behind Major Historical Predictions

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|Times of India|2 months ago

Nostradamus is often credited with predicting significant historical events, from the Covid-19 pandemic to the moon landing. His quatrains, published in 1555, have been interpreted to foresee calamities and major occurrences, including the Great Fire of London, the rise of Hitler, and the assassination of JFK. While some scholars argue that his writings serve as a guide based on past events rather than true predictions, many continue to find connections between his verses and modern events, including the ongoing Ukraine war.

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