One of at least two wikis (and many other websites, discussion groups and videos, of varying usefulness and validity) covering the Voynich Manuscript (VM) - which is claimed to be 'the most mysterious document in the world.'
Research indicates that the document, which appears to have been written as a whole (though possibly by more than one author/scribe), has meaningful context. The illustrations may have been created separately.
No other documents - including drafts etc - in the script have been found, while it has been written 'fair hand' with few mistakes.
Coverage[]
The intention for this wiki is to concentrate on broadly VM-related topics, and to deal primarily with matters relating to the VM itself:
- How it was created, including the materials used.
- Analysis of the text/script/images.
- Putting the VM in its historical context (whether the time of its creation - which has been dated to the early-mid 15th century - or its known or supposed owners thereafter, and since its rediscovery in 1912).
- Persons known to be involved with the manuscript (including some wider bibliographic details, especially if relevant to the central theme of the wiki).
- Any other topics that have a direct bearing on the above points which fall within the remit of this wiki (rather than the slightly more general coverage of the other Voynich wiki here).
New pages/discussion topics within the field of the wiki are welcome - but will be checked for appropriateness (though the intention is to be more inclusive if possible). Theories involving persons and bodies that are not in keeping with the timeframes of the document or which include conspiracies will normally be excluded.
'General wiki rules' apply - with direct contributions by those involved being allowed (if involvement is admitted and the entry is suitably written).
A number of other closely related topics are also covered briefly for reference.
Discussions on particular aspects, particular theories and what Wikipedia would regard as Original Research are welcome. However, 'this is a wiki and contributions on the subject to the usual changes' (however quiet it often is) - so it may be more appropriate to have a page with a brief description here and provide a link to a given website.
Theories should be reasonably fully worked out, and discussion on them on this website should follow general Wiki guidelines and be generally polite in tone.
Descriptions of translations should placed at at Voynich Manuscript translation discussions rather than 'a random page on the Wiki' (unless, of course, there is an actual/relevant connection to the topic) Such translations should consist of more than 'a few words' and reflect the context in which the VM appears to have been created.
Links to other, related, wikis and other websites (both with suitable descriptions) are welcome (but will be checked).
Reviews of books, videos, websites and other presentations on the subject, if suitably measured in nature, are welcome. Suitable links should be provided.
The Voynich Manuscript wiki [1] covers the wider historical aspects and other "obscure documents" and related topics.
Rules for the Wiki[]
The standard rules of engagement here and here apply: contributions should also be relevant to the wiki.
See also[]
- Conventions in this wiki
- List of things to be done
- Useful websites and materials
- Voynich Manuscript related websites