Great Calamity
Episode 55 of the Enchanted: The History of Magic & Witchcraft podcast, hosted by Corinne Wieben, titled "Great Calamity" was published on August 2, 2024 and runs 23 minutes.
August 2, 2024 ·23m · Enchanted: The History of Magic & Witchcraft
Summary
Despite the inscrutability of his writings and the fact that he was only one of a number of court astrologers advising Catherine de' Medici, "Serpent Queen" of France, Nostradamus’s prophecies have found a dedicated audience in the centuries following their publication. How is it that Nostradamus and his writings have such a lasting legacy? This episode brings you the story of Catherine de’ Medici, her occult advisors, and the life and lasting influence of Nostradamus. Researched, written, a...
Episode Description
Despite the inscrutability of his writings and the fact that he was only one of a number of court astrologers advising Catherine de' Medici, "Serpent Queen" of France, Nostradamus’s prophecies have found a dedicated audience in the centuries following their publication. How is it that Nostradamus and his writings have such a lasting legacy? This episode brings you the story of Catherine de’ Medici, her occult advisors, and the life and lasting influence of Nostradamus.
Researched, written, and produced by Corinne Wieben with original music by Purple Planet.
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