Ancient Mysteries - Season 3 - Eps 11: Atlantis: The Lost Civilization
It was a myth first told by Plato in the late 4th century B.C. - a dramatic tale of a powerful civilization living on an island that one day mysteriously disappeared underneath the rolling waves of the Atlantic. In the many thousands of years that have passed since Plato's time, questions about the fabled city under the sea have continued to captivate millions across the globe. Did the island of Atlantis really exist, and, if so, where? Throughout the ages, Atlantis has been linked to the island of Bimini, the Canary Islands, Santorini, and Troy, among other places. In this fascinating program, join renowned historians as they examine the many theories surrounding this timeless legend. Was it a purely fictional fable invented by the famous Greek philosopher, or an accurate historical account of a technologically advanced society? Join Ancient Mysteries and discover the truth behind the story of Atlantis: The Lost Civilization.
About Ancient Mysteries
Title: Ancient Mysteries
First Air Date: 1994-01-07
Last Air Date: 1998-08-17
Status: Ended
Rating: 7.8/10 (from 7 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 6
Total Episodes: 94
Network: A&E
Genres: Documentary, Mystery
Production Companies: FilmRoos Productions, Greystone Communications
Synopsis
Ancient Mysteries is a television series that was produced by FilmRoos and originally broadcast on A&E between 7 January 1994 and 3 May 1998 with reruns airing until 2000. Reruns were also re-broadcast on The Biography Channel during the 2000s. The series deals with historical mysteries and is mostly hosted by Leonard Nimoy, which recalls the late-1970s TV Series In Search Of.... As of June 2013, some episodes of this series were available on Netflix instant streaming.
Cast
Leonard Nimoy
Narrator
