Atlantis - Myth, Legend and the Search for a Lost World

In this episode, we travel to one of history's greatest mysteries: Atlantis. We explore the original account by the Greek philosopher Plato, written around 360 BCE, and follow the story from its ancient origins through medieval rediscovery, 19th century speculation, and modern scientific analysis.

Topics covered:

• Plato's dialogues Timaeus and Critias as the sole original source
• The geography and architecture of Atlantis as Plato described it
• Why geology and plate tectonics rule out a literal sunken continent
• The end of the Ice Age and rising sea levels around 9600 BCE
• The Minoan civilization and the Theran volcanic eruption as possible inspirations
• Atlantis as philosophical allegory — and what it reveals about human nature

A gentle reminder: The only confirmed wonder of the world is the one we already live on. Let's protect it.