The legend of Atlantis has fascinated historians, writers, and explorers for centuries. In his influential 1882 book Atlantis: The Antediluvian World, Ignatius Donnelly thoroughly investigated what he considered Atlantis's lost civilisation. This post reviews Donnelly's theories, the historical background, and the continuing influence of his ideas on popular culture and modern scholarship. A copy of Donnelly's book is linked to this Blog Post.

Discover the intriguing story of Atlantis as described by Plato and delve into the mysteries of this powerful naval empire that disappeared in a single day and night over 9,000 years ago.