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DELHI: Nostradamus’ predictions about famous world events,
from Hitler to 9/11, have drawn attention and stirred debate
the world over even centuries after his death. Some see a
startling pattern of connection to modern events in his words
and drawings, while others see nothing but abstractions and
empty words.
 Now,
a mysterious book of cryptic prophecies has been discovered
at the National Library in Rome, and there is evidence to
suggest that it is the final work of the most famous and controversial
prophet in the history of the world, Nostradamus. Interestingly,
the book contains warnings – some very blasphemous and
frightening in their time - that could have been the reason
for the book's suppression.
The History Channel is airing a two-hour special programme
this weekend to examine the life’s work of Nostradamus
and the evidence and contents of this startling discovery
in The Lost Book of Nostradamus. The programme is being
premiered on 27 January at 10 pm.
The Lost Book of Nostradamus explores some of the predictions
that have given Nostradamus such extraordinary influence today,
all the while unveiling the cryptic and frightening drawings
in the lost book that take the programme to a spectacular
and frightening conclusion with critical information for today’s
generation.
In the lost book, there are images that strongly hint at future
trouble for the Catholic Church, and one image even appears
to portray an assassination attempt on one of the modern era's
most beloved Popes. There are other images that are said to
depict World War I and II, and political movements such as
Communism and Fascism. Current global conflicts are also presaged,
including the rise of fundamentalism, in particular the current
surge of radical Islam.
The
book has answers to questions like those relating to the current
headlines in newspapers on issues like terrorism, global warming,
and a resurgence of deadly diseases and natural disasters,
bearing witness to the last days.
Nostradamus, born in 1503 in Saint Remy de Provence, France,
lived most of his adult life in Salon de Provence, until his
death in 1566. He began his career as a prophet relatively
late in life, after he wrote the first of his almanacs, published
annually beginning in 1550. Nostradamus soon became the trusted
seer to the queen of France, Catherine de Medici, wife of
King Henri II. It was this relationship that launched him
to fame.
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