It is the most mysterious manuscript in the world: a book written by an unknown author, with illustrations that are as bizarre as they are enigmatic – and written in a language that even the best cryptographers cannot decipher. The Voynich Manuscript, named after Wilfrid Michael Voynich, who acquired the manuscript in 1912, has captivated scientists and occultists alike since its discovery 100 years ago. But so far no one has been able to decode the contents of the book. We show you high-resolution excerpts, where the smallest details become visible.
