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An Intoxicating 500-Year-Old Mystery

The Voynich Manuscript has long baffled scholars—and attracted cranks and conspiracy theorists. Now a prominent medievalist is taking a new approach to unlocking its secrets.

An Intoxicating 500-Year-Old Mystery

TL;DR

  • The Voynich Manuscript has long been a source of bewilderment for scholars.
  • It has also attracted cranks and conspiracy theorists.
  • A prominent medievalist is now adopting a new approach to uncover its secrets.