đď¸ From The Void â The Lost City of Atlantis (w/ Dr. Steven Kershaw)
Was Atlantis real⌠or simply Platoâs perfect lie?
In this captivating episode of From The Void, host John Williamson dives deep into the myth, mystery, and meaning behind one of historyâs most enduring legends: Atlantis. Joining the show is Dr. Steven Kershaw â classicist, historian, and author of A Brief History of Atlantis â to help unravel the enigma.
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We explore:
â˘The origins of Atlantis in Platoâs dialogues (Timaeus and Critias)
â˘Whether Plato meant Atlantis as a historical account or a moral allegory
â˘How the myth of Atlantis evolved across centuries of storytelling and pseudoscience
â˘The 19th and 20th century obsession with finding it
â˘Why Atlantis continues to hold sway over the imagination
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Whether youâre a skeptic, a seeker, or someone caught in between, this episode is a thought-provoking journey into the blurred lines between myth, metaphor, and misunderstood history.
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đ Guest Info:
đ A Brief History of Atlantis: Platoâs Ideal State by Dr. Steven Kershaw
https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07V1TMJ28Â
đ Learn more about Dr. Kershawâs work:Â
https://stevekershaw.com/1.html
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