Brooks & Crowley - August 2023

THIS ENIGMATIC INSCRIPTION REMAINS UNSOLVED DISCOVER THE THEORIES BEHIND SHEPHERD’S MONUMENT

A mysterious 18th-century code has made even the most renowned geniuses lose sleep and continues to puzzle the world. On the grounds of Shugborough Hall in Staffordshire, England, lies the baffling code that refuses to be cracked. The Shepherd’s Monument was commissioned by British Parliament member Thomas Anson and sculpted by Peter Schee around the mid to late 1700s. But what makes this monument so mysterious? On the monument is an engraving of Nicolas Poussin’s painting “The Shepherds of Arcadia” and the inscription “ OUOSVAVV ” framed by the letters “ DM ,” which are placed slightly lower than the main eight letters. While the inscription has a long history of confusing the public (including Charles Dickens and Charles Darwin), the monument’s mystery was reignited after its appearance in the bestselling

novel “The Da Vinci Code” by Dan Brown. Now, countless theories have been made, but no confirmed meaning exists. So, what are the conspiracy theories out there behind this vague inscription?

While these theories have been the predominantly believed meanings for centuries, one recent discovery may make the most sense. Linguistic expert Keith Massey utilized his expansive knowledge of Latin to develop the phrase “ Oro Ut Omnes Sequantur Viam Ad Veram Vitam ,” which translates to “I pray that all may follow the Way to True Life.” This phrase was common on ancient Christian tombs. The primary hint was the mysterious “DM,” which Massey determined was “ Dis Manibus ” or “for the Manes,” another phrase seen on ancient Christian tombs. Massey explained, “My solution provides a straightforward and grammatical sentence, all parts of which are attested in tomb inscriptions and texts predating or contemporary with the creation of the Shugborough inscription.” Do you agree? Is this finally the true meaning behind this riddle, or is there still more to be uncovered?

Masonic symbols lead to the hidden location of the Holy Grail with the outside letters “DM,” meaning “Devout Mason.” A tribute to Anson’s late wife with the letters standing for “ Optimae Uxoris Optimae Sororis Viduus Amantissimus Vovit Virtutibus ,” meaning, “Best of wives, best of sisters, a most devoted widower dedicates [this] to your virtues.” The monument is a dead end with jumbled letters to taunt those who look too deeply into inscriptions.

‘But I Wasn’t the One Driving!’ Think Twice Before Lending Your Car to Someone!

Massachusetts law requires motor vehicle owners to carry a minimum liability insurance policy of $20,000.00. liabilty insurance. But let’s say someone borrowed your car and found themselves in a collision. Would their insurance cover the damages, or would your insurance be used? Today, we will be sharing everything you need to know regarding this concern. If someone wrecks your car, whose insurance is liable? In almost all cases, if someone borrows your car and is involved in an accident, your insurance will be used to cover property damage (including if the driver in your vehicle is the at-fault driver). However, if the other driver is at-fault, their insurance covers the costs.

But the person driving my car has their own insurance! Because insurance generally follows the car, your auto insurance on the vehicle will be the primary coverage. But if the costs of damages are more than your policy limit, then the insurance of the individual driving your car may cover what’s left of the expenses. If the person you lent your car to does not have their own auto insurance, you can be held liable for their negligence as the owner of the car. Are there any exceptions to this rule? Your insurance provider may refuse to cover damages when someone else is driving your car under these circumstances:

1. Someone uses your car without permission; 2. The person driving is intentionally excluded from your insurance policy; 3. The driver was driving under the influence or didn’t have a valid license; and 4. If the driver of your car is a “regular user” of your car but is not listed on your insurance policy. So before you give someone the keys to your car, think twice to ensure you’re making the best decision for yourself and your family. Damages, injuries, and settlement claims can be timely and costly — including when you weren’t the one in the accident! If there’s any way we can assist you during this time, don’t hesitate to call us.

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