Garry J Shaw
Journalist and author of Cryptic, a book exploring mysterious manuscripts, their creators, and the cultural contexts of codes, ciphers and hoaxes.
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Jan 28, 2026 • 48min
History's most mysterious manuscripts
Garry J Shaw, journalist and author of Cryptic, explores mysterious manuscripts and the people behind them. He highlights invented languages like Hildegard’s, secret-writing and theatrical ciphers, John Dee’s angelic diaries, and the enduring puzzlement around the Voynich Manuscript. Expect tales of hoaxes, hidden motives, and the spectacle of secrecy.
