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What is the Voynich manuscript?

We’ve been able to decipher ancient Egyptian and Mayan hieroglyphs, Cuneiform, and Old Persian, but not Voynichese.
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The 2025 revolt against process signaled the final collapse of a powerful idea that once promised to hold the country ...
The 2025 revolt against process signaled the final collapse of a powerful idea that once promised to hold the country ...
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Ring in 2026 with a five-course dinner at Maleza featuring seasonal Mexican flavors and a champagne toast. The menu includes ...
Queer people have existed in folklore throughout history. Realizing that gives us magical powers, Sacha Coward says.