Nostradamus Effect
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Nostradamus Effect is an American sensationalist
television series. It premiered on September 9, 2009 on the History Channel. The program details various historical apocalyptic prophecies, such as the 2012 phenomenon
. The show is named after reputed French seer Michel de Nostredame, more commonly known as Nostradamus
. Season 1 has ended; the series has not yet been renewed for a season 2.
It presents itself in a "documentary style" but it is not a documentary. The show's disclaimer
states that it does not to take sides regarding the apocalyptic prophecies. In the introduction of each episode, the narrator states, "We will neither refute, nor endorse, these theories; merely, present the evidence." Despite this claim, prophecies are often exaggerated or presented incorrectly. For example the show repeatedly claims that the Mayan Long Count calendar predicts the end of the world for December 21, 2012 while in reality it marks the first day of the 14th b'ak'tun era and not any belief in the end of the world.
Sensationalism
Sensationalism is a type of editorial bias in mass media in which events and topics in news stories and pieces are over-hyped to increase viewership or readership numbers...
television series. It premiered on September 9, 2009 on the History Channel. The program details various historical apocalyptic prophecies, such as the 2012 phenomenon
2012 phenomenon
The 2012 phenomenon comprises a range of eschatological beliefs that cataclysmic or transformative events will occur on December 21, 2012. This date is regarded as the end-date of a 5,125-year-long cycle in the Mesoamerican Long Count calendar...
. The show is named after reputed French seer Michel de Nostredame, more commonly known as Nostradamus
Nostradamus
Michel de Nostredame , usually Latinised to Nostradamus, was a French apothecary and reputed seer who published collections of prophecies that have since become famous worldwide. He is best known for his book Les Propheties , the first edition of which appeared in 1555...
. Season 1 has ended; the series has not yet been renewed for a season 2.
It presents itself in a "documentary style" but it is not a documentary. The show's disclaimer
Disclaimer
A disclaimer is generally any statement intended to specify or delimit the scope of rights and obligations that may be exercised and enforced by parties in a legally recognized relationship...
states that it does not to take sides regarding the apocalyptic prophecies. In the introduction of each episode, the narrator states, "We will neither refute, nor endorse, these theories; merely, present the evidence." Despite this claim, prophecies are often exaggerated or presented incorrectly. For example the show repeatedly claims that the Mayan Long Count calendar predicts the end of the world for December 21, 2012 while in reality it marks the first day of the 14th b'ak'tun era and not any belief in the end of the world.
Season one (2009)
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