The Nostradamus Effect (2009– )

Examines the Prophesies of 16th-century French physician Michel de Nostradamus and other ancient prophesy. It compares these prophesies with current global events and sorts significant prophesy from crackpot theory.

Stars:

Joseph Eid, Arick Salmea, Joseph Ademola Adeyemo

Cast

Series cast summary:
Joseph Eid	...	The Antichrist (3 episodes, 2009)
Arick Salmea	...	Cesar Nostradamus (3 episodes, 2009)
Joseph Ademola Adeyemo	...	Fourth Horseman (2 episodes, 2009)
James Casey	...	Archeologist (2 episodes, 2009)
Farshad Farahat	...	Egyptian Astronomer (2 episodes, 2009)
Michael John Lane	...	Satan (2 episodes, 2009)

Storyline

Examines the Prophesies of 16th-century French physician Michel de Nostradamus and other ancient prophesy. It compares these prophesies with current global events and sorts significant prophesy from crackpot theory.

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Plot Keywords:

nostradamus | reenactment | armageddon

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Genres:

Documentary | History

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Details

Official Sites:

The History Channel

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

9 September 2009 (USA)

Also Known As:

Maailmanlopun ennustukset

Company Credits

Production Co:

Workaholic Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1 / (high definition)

User Reviews

The Nostradamus effect demonstrated

The Nostradamus effect is undeniably real - it reveals itself in the propensity of TV producers and (alas) a few obscure academics to turn into blithering idiots whenever the name of Nostradamus or another "prophet" is mentioned. In the episode about Leonardo's "prophecies" the narrator states that the program will attempt neither to refute nor to confirm them: "we will merely present the evidence". The evidence then follows, consisting primarily of rank speculation. The word "perhaps" is the star of the show, with a strong supporting cast of "might" and "could it be that....?". "Many believe" one theory, and "some believe" another, without ever being named, let alone put on screen to confirm their beliefs.

What such preposterous drivel is doing on the History Channel is a mystery. Perhaps SciFi turned it down as too far-fetched.

One out of ten for some mildly interesting historical detail.