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Atlantis Uncovered

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    Curiosity Videos: Atlantis Uncovered

    Since Plato's first dramatic account around 360 BC of an island sinking into the ocean, philosophers, historians and writers have debated whether the disappearance of Atlantis was real or a legend.  Now, new evidence suggests that Atlantis is more than a myth and the island, so long shrouded in mystery, may have left clues to its destruction.

  • Tweets & Posts

    Tweets & Posts: Atlantis Uncovered

    Each week, Curiosity is bringing you cutting-edge research surrounding the biggest questions of our time. But the information share doesn't stop there -- people around the globe are discussing these thought-provoking topics and you can join in.

  • Is Atlantis in your backyard?

    Could Atlantis be in your backyard? Find out!

    The legendary city of Atlantis was described by Plato about 2,600 years ago, but was it real and if so, where is it now? As with any mystery, there are plenty of theories about what happened to the city and where it might show up. What do you think?

  • Atlantis May Have Been Real

    Shocker: 9 Reasons Atlantis May Have Been Real

    Although many believe the story of Atlantis to be just that -- a story, others think the legend could very well be true. See how an entire city could be swallowed by the sea.

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Tweets & Posts: Atlantis Uncovered

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Curiosity Videos: Atlantis Uncovered

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