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If you are familiar with the Voynich Manuscript, there is no new information in this article. My lay theory is that it was an art project by some bored monk, or

If you are familiar with the Voynich Manuscript, there is no new information in this article. My lay theory is that it was an art project by some bored monk, or someone who wrote those types of books had dementia or something that allowed his motor skills to operate, but the mind was gone. Either that or aliens.

anotheryou 10y ago
did you see this? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhtZc-nFNt0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhtZc-nFNt0 (watch part 1 and 2 for the details) He convinced me at least :) He kinda takes off where Stephen Bax left it, but also uncovers some methodical errors of Bax.
- joshuaheard 10y ago
  Fantastic. I believe it really is a language. I hope it gets translated soon. His linguistic analysis shows that the book was written in a dialect of the language of the Gypsies, aka the Roma People, nomads who slowly migrated from India, through the Middle East, to Europe starting 1500 years ago. This is why the language contains elements from so many language groups, and no one can figure it out. It is probably some sort of reference book they kept with them as it contains star charts and plant descriptions.
  - anotheryou 10y ago
    I'm surprised though, that no old roma stumbled upon it and recognised the language or anything. It sounds like someone speaking their language could speed up translations tremedously :).
    - joshuaheard 10y ago
      I read up on the Roma on Wikipedia after seeing the video, and apparently, they branched off during their migration into several groups. Their language branched off as well, taking on characteristics of their home countries. Wikipedia said the various dialects probably become so distinct, they likely could not understand each other. Eventually, some died out or were assimilated, which could explain your point. I can't wait until they actually translate it to find out what it is. Maybe they should start with a Roma translator.

anotheryou 10y ago

did you see this? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhtZc-nFNt0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhtZc-nFNt0 (watch part 1 and 2 for the details) He convinced me at least :) He kinda takes off where Stephen Bax left it, but also uncovers some methodical errors of Bax.

joshuaheard 10y ago
Fantastic. I believe it really is a language. I hope it gets translated soon. His linguistic analysis shows that the book was written in a dialect of the language of the Gypsies, aka the Roma People, nomads who slowly migrated from India, through the Middle East, to Europe starting 1500 years ago. This is why the language contains elements from so many language groups, and no one can figure it out. It is probably some sort of reference book they kept with them as it contains star charts and plant descriptions.
- anotheryou 10y ago
  I'm surprised though, that no old roma stumbled upon it and recognised the language or anything. It sounds like someone speaking their language could speed up translations tremedously :).
  - joshuaheard 10y ago
    I read up on the Roma on Wikipedia after seeing the video, and apparently, they branched off during their migration into several groups. Their language branched off as well, taking on characteristics of their home countries. Wikipedia said the various dialects probably become so distinct, they likely could not understand each other. Eventually, some died out or were assimilated, which could explain your point. I can't wait until they actually translate it to find out what it is. Maybe they should start with a Roma translator.