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"Massive Hangover" — The Most Relatable Ogham Inscription in History
A 9th-century Irish scribe left a margin note that has survived over 1,000 years. It reads, essentially, "I have a massive hangover." We feel seen.
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A 9th-century Irish scribe left a margin note that has survived over 1,000 years. It reads, essentially, "I have a massive hangover." We feel seen.
Ogham wasn't just an inscription script — medieval Irish scholars developed elaborate cipher systems using it to encode secret messages. Here's how they worked.