5 Nostradamus’ Prophecies That Predicted Modern Events

The name of Nostradamus, a 16th-century French astrologer, has long been synonymous with his mysterious foresight. His cryptic verses within “Les Propheties” have fueled speculation about connections to historical and contemporary events. Nostradamus’ allure lies in his enigmatic poetry and the possibility that his words hold prescient wisdom. From attempts to link his verses to 9/11 to claims of foreseeing political changes and technological advances in the 21st century, enthusiasts have sought patterns in his prophecies. However, interpretations remain polarized, with skeptics challenging the validity of these connections.

While Nostradamus’ quatrains may tantalize us with hints of the future, we always need to remember to take it all with a huge spoonful of skepticism. And just to make it clear, aside from one prophecy about 1999 and a couple of much older dates, there are no concrete time frames, which means any passage can be interpreted as “recent events” if you try hard enough. So let’s read some of these prophecies and see if the hype is warranted.

1. World War III?

Some consider this passage to be referring to the war between Ukraine and Russia. Of course, there’s that part about “the land of Brittany,” but it could also mean that NATO will finally get involved. He could also speak about any other conflict the UK had won.