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The Voynich Manuscript: History's Greatest Puzzle

The Voynich Manuscript: History's Greatest Puzzle

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In this episode of Unsolved Histories, host Joe Foster delves into the mystery of the Voynich Manuscript, a cryptic document filled with undecipherable text and strange illustrations discovered in 1912. The episode explores its background, dating back to the early 15th century, and various theories regarding its origins and meaning, including possibilities of it being written in an unknown language, encoded, a hoax, or even of extraterrestrial origin. Attempts to decode the manuscript by historical and modern methods, including the use of artificial intelligence, are discussed along with recent findings suggesting possible Hebrew origins. Despite all efforts, the manuscript remains a captivating enigma that continues to challenge and inspire researchers and enthusiasts.

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Unsolved Histories is produced and hosted by Joe Foster. Edited by Joe Foster. Cover art by Joe Foster.

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