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8 Mysterious Uncracked Codes

The uncracked codes in this episode of The List Show include the famous (or infamous?) Voynich Manuscript, the slightly lesser-known Beale Ciphers, and some unsolved potential codes with real implications for criminal justice. Voynich Manuscript-obsessive Erin McCarthy shares those moments from the history of cryptography and more. You'll learn how famous cryptanalysts feel about some of the most vexing uncracked codes in history and why Kevin James may be a secret cryptography enthusiast.

English
  • Originally Aired June 15, 2022
  • Runtime 12 minutes
  • Production Code D00u2Bj9Dr8
  • Network YouTube
  • Created June 16, 2022 by
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  • Modified June 18, 2022 by
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