Instructional Video

The World’s Most Mysterious Book

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What is MS 408? Who wrote it? What does it say? Nobody knows who wrote the Voynich manuscript, nor can anyone translate the text. Introduce viewers to the mystery with a short video that details what little is known about the manuscript.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Ask groups to create their own alphabet and script and craft a illustrated paragraph in this new language
  • Have individuals watch the video, respond to the comprehension question, and explore some of the links out of class before returning for a full-class discussion
Classroom Considerations
  • Assure class members have access to the Internet before assigning the video for out-of-class viewing
Pros
  • The resource includes the video, a comprehension check, links to related articles, and a discussion question
Cons
  • None