Perhaps dating from the 16th century or even earlier, the Voynich Manuscript is a book of mysterious words and drawings that contains information in code that no one has ever been able to understand. Is it a hoax from the middle ages or a source of amazing knowledge yet to be unlocked? Listen to the evidence from Tiernan and Athena and make up your mind Chief Detectives!

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