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Historical Events

Predicting September 11th

20122 minPGexplainer

Many claimed Nostradamus predicted September 11th, but the truth is less miraculous.

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Channel: Smithsonian Channel

Predicting September 11th

2012• 2 minPG

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Many claimed Nostradamus predicted September 11th, but the truth is less miraculous.

Synopsis

After the attacks of September 11th, many claimed that Nostradamus had predicted this tragic event. The video reveals that the supposed prophecy attributed to Nostradamus is not as miraculous as it seems. It discusses the specific lines that are often cited, including the phrase about 'the American brethren' falling after being attacked by 'steel birds.' This analysis is part of the Series: Mystery Files: Nostradamus, which aims to clarify misconceptions surrounding his predictions and the interpretations that have emerged over time.

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