image The medieval mind fixated on the end of the world. Predictions of imminent, world-encompassing disaster turned up during the middle ages with almost clockwork regularity. This atmosphere of constant dread had its ridiculous elements. For instance, we read about medieval survivalists frantically storing up grain or heading to high ground in anticipation of the final days. But it also had serious consequences for the course of European history.


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May I recommend an informative, hilarious and just plain superb website on the subject: geocities.com/Athens/Oracle/9941
Posted by Constantine Coutroulos  in  New York, New York  on  Fri Jun 25, 2004  at  06:57 PM
Perhaps someone can assist me: I read in a book on the subject of arms & armor that this Nostradamus had a son who also tried to go into the Prophecy business; according to the story, he predicted that during the Wars of Religion (underway at the time) a certian city would be burned rather than be occupied by the beseiging forces. When it surrendered, he attempted make his prophecy come true by setting fires there; he was caught in the act.
Posted by Milton  on  Fri May 06, 2005  at  09:21 AM
What makes the story so appealing to Christian fundamentalists is that before the big battle begins, all "true believers" (ie those who believe what THEY believe) will be lifted out of their clothes and wafted up to heaven during an event called the Rapture
Posted by arizona seo  in  around  on  Tue May 06, 2008  at  10:47 AM
The story very appealing, it covered the Christian fundamentalists beilvers. Nice attempt and good posting. Keep the good work going.
Posted by Preethi  on  Thu May 29, 2008  at  05:14 PM
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