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Who was Nostradamus? -

Although we know him by just one name, he was actually born Michel de Nostredame. Nostradamus is the Latin form of his name. He was born on December 14, 1503, in the south of France in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence.

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His first prophecies stemmed from grief -

It's believed that Nostradamus started predicting the future after the tragic death of his wife and children to a plague outbreak in France. He began traveling around Europe, learning about Jewish mysticism and astrological techniques.

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His greatest work -

When Nostradamus returned to Provence, he published the first of his prophecies in 1555 in what became his greatest work, 'The Prophecies.' The book was made up of 942 predictions.

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His predictions are analyzed to this day -

One of the reasons why Nostradamus' predictions continue to fascinate people is because they were always vague and never included dates.

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Predictions for 2024 -

His predictions could, therefore, be applied to several dramatic events throughout the centuries. Click on to see what 2024 might have in store!

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Climate change will become catastrophic -

Nostradamus used biblical imagery when it came to his visions of the world, especially when he wrote about the end of the world.

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Climate change will become catastrophic -

And those images have become more believable with the development of climate change.

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Climate change will become catastrophic -

According to several interpreters of his prophecies, his earlier writings lay the groundwork for a world facing the catastrophic effects of global warming, and 2024 will be no different.

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Climate change will become catastrophic -

Several of his analysts point to a text describing boiling seas, rivers, and lakes, alongside the prediction of a great drought. They suggest this is evidence that Nostradamus predicted climate change leading to parts of the earth becoming unlivable for humans and animals.

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A massive tsunami could hit and bring with it a great famine -

Nostradamus also predicted tsunamis, as he claimed a series of "great floods" will hit parts of the world, only to be followed by a "great famine."

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A massive tsunami could hit and bring with it a great famine -

His grim predictions read: "The dry earth will become more parched and there will be great floods."

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A massive tsunami could hit and bring with it a great famine -

He also wrote of a "very great famine through pestiferous wave," which would hint at the possibility of the tsunami impacting farmland.

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A war-torn time -

In recent years, the global news cycle has been dominated by the outbreak of war. In February 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine, pushing tensions between the world's superpowers.

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A war-torn time -

And in the fall of 2023, Israel declared war on the Hamas Palestinian militant group following their attack, which led to intense bombing of the Gaza Strip and thousands of further deaths.

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A war-torn time -

Analysts of Nostradamus' work claim that his texts unfortunately predict further conflict for 2024.

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Expect a huge naval battle -

Nostradamus specifically envisaged escalating conflicts in the ocean, as not only are "great floods" to hit, but "dread" will filter through the oceans.

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China will get involved in conflict -

Additionally, Nostradamus predicted "combat and naval battle" and said that a "red adversary will become pale with fear, putting the great ocean in dread." Some believe that the "red adversary" could be referring to China.

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China will get involved in conflict -

The "naval battle" could be referring to China's tensions with Taiwan. Beijing currently has the largest navy in the world.

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China will get involved in conflict -

Some have even interpreted this as a potential confrontation between China and NATO, which would suggest the dawn of a new Chinese-Russian pact.

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There could be a new pope -

Set to turn 88 on December 17, 2024, Pope Francis has been having recent health issues. He ascended to the Vatican's highest office in 2013 after the resignation of his predecessor.

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There could be a new pope -

In 2023, he had to skip the UN Climate Change Conference, COP28, in Dubai because of lung inflammation and breathing problems from the flu.

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There could be a new pope -

According to the astrologer’s predictions, Pope Francis could soon see a replacement. "Through the death of a very old Pontiff, A Roman of good age will be elected, Of him it will be said that he weakens his see, But long will he sit and in biting activity," he wrote.

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There could be a new pope -

The lines written foretell the Pope's death and his replacement by a young Roman. Though "Roman" is arguably in reference to the Church itself in this case.

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King Charles III's reign will be cut short -

One major prediction from Nostradamus makes reference to a "King of the Isles" being "driven out by force."

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King Charles III's reign will be cut short -

Though there is no reference to any particular royal figurehead, some experts believe it could be King Charles. Nostradamus' claim reads: "King of the Isles driven out by force... replaced by one who will have no mark of a king."

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King Charles III's reign will be cut short -

Analyst and author Mario Reading believes the King could step down due to "persistent attacks on both himself and his second wife."

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King Charles III's reign will be cut short -

Though Prince William is next in line, some analysts have claimed that the statement "no mark of a king" suggests Prince Harry will assume the throne!

Sources: (Grunge) (New York Post) 

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