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Sounds,08 Dec 2025,33 mins

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Did Nostradamus really predict everything from the Great Fire of London to the rise of Hitler? We predict that you'll find out in this episode... Join Anthony and Maddy as they explore the life of 16th century astrologer and so-called seer, Nostradamus, to find out if he really had the ability to see into the future. This episode was edited by Tim Artsall and produced by Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Freddy Chick. All music from Epidemic Sounds. After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal is a History Hit podcast.

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