Michel de Nostredame, more widely known as Nostradamus, was a 16th-century French astrologer and physician whose cryptic prophecies have fascinated generations. From wars to revolutions, many believe he foresaw some of history’s most pivotal events. But among his hundreds of poetic quatrains lies one short passage that has left many scratching their heads—until now.
Here’s what he wrote in one of his most mysterious quatrains (4:22):