Future Foretold
Prophecies and predictions from historical figures who claimed to see the future. We examine their forecasts, accuracy rates, and cultural impact through the centuries.
2012: Mayan End Date
The Mayan calendar ended abruptly on December 21, 2012, sparking theories ranging from doomsday predictions to the dawn of enlightenment.
Arthur: Britain's Once and Future King
Historians debate whether King Arthur was a real person or legend, with few reliable sources from his supposed lifetime.
Mother Shipton: Prophet of Yorkshire
Born hideously ugly in a Yorkshire cave, Ursula Sonthelin became Mother Shipton, a respected healer and seer whose prophecies shaped her village's beliefs.
Nostradamus
The life and prophecies of Nostradamus, the 16th-century French physician whose predictions still captivate people during major world events.
The Highland Seer
Kenneth Mackenzie, the 17th-century Highland Seer, made surprisingly accurate prophecies about Scotland's future using a magical stone.
The Mystery of the Tarot
Tarot cards have been used for centuries to predict the future, with origins traced to ancient Egypt, Jewish mysticism, or early Christian sects.
The Prophecies of Merlin
Uncover how Geoffrey of Monmouth blended Welsh legend with history to create the wizard Merlin and his famous prophecies.