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2009197 minPGdocumentary

2.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

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Nostradamus Effect

2009197 minPGdocumentary

2.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

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Michel de Nostredame, known as Nostradamus, is examined alongside historical prophecies and their interpretations, featuring insights from expert Peter Lemesurier.

“How will the end begin?”

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Franz Geiger

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Synopsis

Michel de Nostredame, known as Nostradamus, is examined alongside historical prophecies and their interpretations, featuring insights from expert Peter Lemesurier.

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Michel de Nostredame, known as Nostradamus, is often linked to dire predictions about the future, particularly the year 2012. "Nostradamus Effect" examines various historical prophecies, including those from the Book of Revelation and the Mayan long count calendar. The series presents claims about impending global events while questioning their validity. It features commentary from experts like Peter Lemesurier, who critiques the accuracy of these interpretations. The program aired on the History Channel starting September 9, 2009, and ran for one season.

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Why Watch

See how Nostradamus is interpreted in modern media.
Find out about the 2012 phenomenon and its misconceptions.
Meet the critics who call the series misleading.

Did You Know

Nostradamus Effect premiered on September 9, 2009.
The series ran for a single season.
The show claims the Mayan calendar predicts the end of the world on December 21, 2012.
It was released on DVD in 2010.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did the Nostradamus Effect premiere?

Nostradamus Effect premiered on September 9, 2009.

How many seasons did the Nostradamus Effect run?

The series ran for a single season.

What does the Mayan Long Count calendar signify for December 21, 2012?

The Mayan Long Count calendar marks the first day of the 14th b'ak'tun era on December 21, 2012, not the end of the world.

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