Author: Charles R. Pellegrino
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0380810441
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
Illustrated history of Thera Islands of Greece, the Minoan civilization and the fabled land of Atlantis.
Unearthing Atlantis:
Author: Charles R. Pellegrino
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0380810441
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
Illustrated history of Thera Islands of Greece, the Minoan civilization and the fabled land of Atlantis.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0380810441
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
Illustrated history of Thera Islands of Greece, the Minoan civilization and the fabled land of Atlantis.
Unearthing Atlantis
Author: Charles R. Pellegrino
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
In a synthesis of historical and literary, archaeological and paleontological detective work, Charles Pellegrino transfixes us with his exploration of the origins of Atlantis.
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
In a synthesis of historical and literary, archaeological and paleontological detective work, Charles Pellegrino transfixes us with his exploration of the origins of Atlantis.
Imagining Atlantis
Author: Richard Ellis
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0307426327
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
Ever since Plato created the legend of the lost island of Atlantis, it has maintained a uniquely strong grip on the human imagination. For two and a half millennia, the story of the city and its catastrophic downfall has inspired people--from Francis Bacon to Jules Verne to Jacques Cousteau--to speculate on the island's origins, nature, and location, and sometimes even to search for its physical remains. It has endured as a part of the mythology of many different cultures, yet there is no indisputable evidence, let alone proof, that Atlantis ever existed. What, then, accounts for its seemingly inexhaustible appeal? Richard Ellis plunges into this rich topic, investigating the roots of the legend and following its various manifestations into the present. He begins with the story's origins. Did it arise from a common prehistorical myth? Was it a historical remnant of a lost city of pre-Columbians or ancient Egyptians? Was Atlantis an extraterrestrial colony? Ellis sifts through the "scientific" evidence marshaled to "prove" these theories, and describes the mystical and spiritual significance that has accrued to them over the centuries. He goes on to explore the possibility that the fable of Atlantis was inspired by a conflation of the high culture of Minoan Crete with the destruction wrought on the Aegean world by the cataclysmic eruption, around 1500 b.c., of the volcanic island of Thera (or Santorini). A fascinating historical and archaeological detective story, Imagining Atlantis is a valuable addition to the literature on this essential aspect of our mythohistory.
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0307426327
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
Ever since Plato created the legend of the lost island of Atlantis, it has maintained a uniquely strong grip on the human imagination. For two and a half millennia, the story of the city and its catastrophic downfall has inspired people--from Francis Bacon to Jules Verne to Jacques Cousteau--to speculate on the island's origins, nature, and location, and sometimes even to search for its physical remains. It has endured as a part of the mythology of many different cultures, yet there is no indisputable evidence, let alone proof, that Atlantis ever existed. What, then, accounts for its seemingly inexhaustible appeal? Richard Ellis plunges into this rich topic, investigating the roots of the legend and following its various manifestations into the present. He begins with the story's origins. Did it arise from a common prehistorical myth? Was it a historical remnant of a lost city of pre-Columbians or ancient Egyptians? Was Atlantis an extraterrestrial colony? Ellis sifts through the "scientific" evidence marshaled to "prove" these theories, and describes the mystical and spiritual significance that has accrued to them over the centuries. He goes on to explore the possibility that the fable of Atlantis was inspired by a conflation of the high culture of Minoan Crete with the destruction wrought on the Aegean world by the cataclysmic eruption, around 1500 b.c., of the volcanic island of Thera (or Santorini). A fascinating historical and archaeological detective story, Imagining Atlantis is a valuable addition to the literature on this essential aspect of our mythohistory.
Atlantis in America
Author: Ivar Zapp
Publisher: Adventures Unlimited Press
ISBN: 9780932813527
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 418
Book Description
This text presents evidence for a new theory that the great stone spheres of Costa Rica and sighting stones throughout the Pacific were used to teach sea routes and constellation paths to navigators of the ancient world. It reveals substantial links between Meso-America and Egypt and the Middle East.
Publisher: Adventures Unlimited Press
ISBN: 9780932813527
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 418
Book Description
This text presents evidence for a new theory that the great stone spheres of Costa Rica and sighting stones throughout the Pacific were used to teach sea routes and constellation paths to navigators of the ancient world. It reveals substantial links between Meso-America and Egypt and the Middle East.
Finding Atlantis
Author: David King
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 0307238318
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 371
Book Description
The untold story of a fascinating Renaissance man on an adventurous hunt for a lost civilization—an epic quest through castles, courts, mythologies, and the spectacular world of the imagination. What do Zeus, Apollo, and the gods of Mount Olympus have in common with Odin, Thor, and the gods of Valhalla? What do these, in turn, have to do with the shades of Hades, the pharaohs of Egypt, and the glories of fabled Atlantis? In 1679, Olof Rudbeck stunned the world with the answer: They could all be traced to an ancient lost civilization that once thrived in the far north of Rudbeck’s native Sweden. He would spend the last thirty years of his life hunting for the evidence that would prove this extraordinary theory. Chasing down clues to that lost golden age, Rudbeck combined the reasoning of Sherlock Holmes with the daring of Indiana Jones. He excavated what he thought was the acropolis of Atlantis, retraced the journeys of classical heroes, opened countless burial mounds, and consulted rich collections of manuscripts and artifacts. He eventually published his findings in a 2,500-page tome titled Atlantica, a remarkable work replete with heroic quests, exotic lands, and fabulous creatures. Three hundred years later, the story of Rudbeck’s adventures appears in English for the first time. It is a thrilling narrative of discovery as well as a cautionary tale about the dangerous dance of genius and madness.
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 0307238318
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 371
Book Description
The untold story of a fascinating Renaissance man on an adventurous hunt for a lost civilization—an epic quest through castles, courts, mythologies, and the spectacular world of the imagination. What do Zeus, Apollo, and the gods of Mount Olympus have in common with Odin, Thor, and the gods of Valhalla? What do these, in turn, have to do with the shades of Hades, the pharaohs of Egypt, and the glories of fabled Atlantis? In 1679, Olof Rudbeck stunned the world with the answer: They could all be traced to an ancient lost civilization that once thrived in the far north of Rudbeck’s native Sweden. He would spend the last thirty years of his life hunting for the evidence that would prove this extraordinary theory. Chasing down clues to that lost golden age, Rudbeck combined the reasoning of Sherlock Holmes with the daring of Indiana Jones. He excavated what he thought was the acropolis of Atlantis, retraced the journeys of classical heroes, opened countless burial mounds, and consulted rich collections of manuscripts and artifacts. He eventually published his findings in a 2,500-page tome titled Atlantica, a remarkable work replete with heroic quests, exotic lands, and fabulous creatures. Three hundred years later, the story of Rudbeck’s adventures appears in English for the first time. It is a thrilling narrative of discovery as well as a cautionary tale about the dangerous dance of genius and madness.
Atlantis
Author: Shirley Andrews
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1546224211
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 293
Book Description
You know of it through song and legend: the golden civilization of Atlantis, which sank into the cold depths of the sea ages ago. But few know the truth about Atlantisor the geological and metaphysical evidences that suggest it really existed. What have scholars unearthed of Atlantiss society and history? How about its mystical and religious beliefs, art and architecture, and its peoples knowledge of science and healing? Is it possible that the tremendous achievements of the Atlanteans were aided by extraterrestrial contact? Shirley Andrews uncovers the living legacy in Atlantis: Insights from a Lost Civilization, a compelling new look at a legendary country once situated on the Atlantic Ridge. The author has traveled extensively to conduct her own comprehensive research, which she synthesizes with the work of hundreds of other Atlantis researchersclassical and modern scholars, scientists, and respected psychics like Edgar Cayce. Survivors of this fabled land have made their mark on cultures all over the world, and their descendants walk the earth today. Learn how the legacy of Atlantis can help us bring our own world into a new age of peace and enlightenment.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1546224211
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 293
Book Description
You know of it through song and legend: the golden civilization of Atlantis, which sank into the cold depths of the sea ages ago. But few know the truth about Atlantisor the geological and metaphysical evidences that suggest it really existed. What have scholars unearthed of Atlantiss society and history? How about its mystical and religious beliefs, art and architecture, and its peoples knowledge of science and healing? Is it possible that the tremendous achievements of the Atlanteans were aided by extraterrestrial contact? Shirley Andrews uncovers the living legacy in Atlantis: Insights from a Lost Civilization, a compelling new look at a legendary country once situated on the Atlantic Ridge. The author has traveled extensively to conduct her own comprehensive research, which she synthesizes with the work of hundreds of other Atlantis researchersclassical and modern scholars, scientists, and respected psychics like Edgar Cayce. Survivors of this fabled land have made their mark on cultures all over the world, and their descendants walk the earth today. Learn how the legacy of Atlantis can help us bring our own world into a new age of peace and enlightenment.
Griffin Quest - Investigating Atlantis
Author: Lee Kerr
Publisher: Lee R Kerr
ISBN: 0615490131
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 127
Book Description
You know the story of Atlantis, or at least you think you do. The Story of Atlantis is one of the greatest historical and archeological unsolved mysteries of human history. Did it exist, and if so, where? Many sites have been suggested, but is it true? Is any site the real location of Atlantis? Accompany this detective attorney, historian and amateur archeologist on his personal quest to unravel the evidence of the Atlantis mystery. Examine the archeological sites, art, and museums, covering 4000 years of history, in a 10 day investigative journey! Join him in Santorini, Crete, and Athens, as he investigates and builds his case for the origins of Atlantis. Experience the islands of Santorini and Crete through the Atlantis story, following the clues with their ancient relationships to Egypt, Spain, and even Ireland! Share the experience of exploring and connecting the archeological evidence of Bronze Age Griffins, (flying eagle headed lions), Dwarf Elephants, and Blue Monkeys, to the Atlantis story. Uncover the evidence of the "The Pillars of Heracles" locations, and find out which one belongs to the actual site of Atlantis. Travel with the author as he analyzes the evidence, ties the clues together, and delivers his own verdict!
Publisher: Lee R Kerr
ISBN: 0615490131
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 127
Book Description
You know the story of Atlantis, or at least you think you do. The Story of Atlantis is one of the greatest historical and archeological unsolved mysteries of human history. Did it exist, and if so, where? Many sites have been suggested, but is it true? Is any site the real location of Atlantis? Accompany this detective attorney, historian and amateur archeologist on his personal quest to unravel the evidence of the Atlantis mystery. Examine the archeological sites, art, and museums, covering 4000 years of history, in a 10 day investigative journey! Join him in Santorini, Crete, and Athens, as he investigates and builds his case for the origins of Atlantis. Experience the islands of Santorini and Crete through the Atlantis story, following the clues with their ancient relationships to Egypt, Spain, and even Ireland! Share the experience of exploring and connecting the archeological evidence of Bronze Age Griffins, (flying eagle headed lions), Dwarf Elephants, and Blue Monkeys, to the Atlantis story. Uncover the evidence of the "The Pillars of Heracles" locations, and find out which one belongs to the actual site of Atlantis. Travel with the author as he analyzes the evidence, ties the clues together, and delivers his own verdict!
Unearthing Ancient America
Author: Frank Joseph
Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser
ISBN: 160163031X
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
A collection of articles from Ancient American magazine.
Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser
ISBN: 160163031X
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
A collection of articles from Ancient American magazine.
Atlantis Destroyed
Author: Rodney Castleden
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134708785
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 173
Book Description
Plato's legend of Atlantis has become notorious among scholars as the absurdest lie in literature. Atlantis Destroyed explores the possibility that the account given by Plato is historically true. Rodney Castleden first considers the location of Atlantis re-examining two suggestions put forward in the early twentieth century; Minoan Crete and Minoan Thera. He outlines the latest research findings on Knossos and Bronze Age Thera, discussing the material culture, trade empire and agricultural system, writing and wall paintings, art, religion and society of the Minoan civilization. Castleden demonstrates the many parallels between Plato's narrative and the Minoan Civilization in the Aegean. Fired by the imagination a new vision of Atlantis has arisen over the last one hundred and fifty years as a lost utopia. Rodney Castleden discusses why this picture arose and xplains how it has become confused with Plato's genuine account.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134708785
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 173
Book Description
Plato's legend of Atlantis has become notorious among scholars as the absurdest lie in literature. Atlantis Destroyed explores the possibility that the account given by Plato is historically true. Rodney Castleden first considers the location of Atlantis re-examining two suggestions put forward in the early twentieth century; Minoan Crete and Minoan Thera. He outlines the latest research findings on Knossos and Bronze Age Thera, discussing the material culture, trade empire and agricultural system, writing and wall paintings, art, religion and society of the Minoan civilization. Castleden demonstrates the many parallels between Plato's narrative and the Minoan Civilization in the Aegean. Fired by the imagination a new vision of Atlantis has arisen over the last one hundred and fifty years as a lost utopia. Rodney Castleden discusses why this picture arose and xplains how it has become confused with Plato's genuine account.
What Do We Know About Atlantis?
Author: Emma Carlson Berne
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593386906
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 113
Book Description
The What Do We Know About? series explores the mysterious, the unknown, and the unexplained. Does the underwater kingdom of Atlantis really exist, or is it just a centuries-old myth? Find out all there is to know about Atlantis in this compelling and up-to-date addition to an exciting new series! From the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Who Was? series comes What Do We Know About?, a series that tells the stories of world-famous crytpids, mysteries, and more. What Do We Know About Atlantis? lets curious young readers dive into what we really know about the sunken city. First described by Plato, the idea of Atlantis has existed since 360 B.C.! Learn about the history of the Greek god Poseidon's relationship with the kingdom and the real research that's been done by historians and scientists who are trying to locate Atlantis. Featured in plenty of movies, books, and comics, Atlantis is still relevant in popular culture today...but does it really exist? Find out all the facts we do know about it in this exciting book.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593386906
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 113
Book Description
The What Do We Know About? series explores the mysterious, the unknown, and the unexplained. Does the underwater kingdom of Atlantis really exist, or is it just a centuries-old myth? Find out all there is to know about Atlantis in this compelling and up-to-date addition to an exciting new series! From the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Who Was? series comes What Do We Know About?, a series that tells the stories of world-famous crytpids, mysteries, and more. What Do We Know About Atlantis? lets curious young readers dive into what we really know about the sunken city. First described by Plato, the idea of Atlantis has existed since 360 B.C.! Learn about the history of the Greek god Poseidon's relationship with the kingdom and the real research that's been done by historians and scientists who are trying to locate Atlantis. Featured in plenty of movies, books, and comics, Atlantis is still relevant in popular culture today...but does it really exist? Find out all the facts we do know about it in this exciting book.