Universale Storica Newton - 5: La sindrome di Atlantide

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Atlantis: fact or fiction? Is it merely an invention or does it hold some truth about our distant past? Has there been a superior civilization lost to conventional archaeology, influencing the origins of cultures worldwide? In response to the surge of publications, TV programs, and websites promoting the Atlantis idea, a respected archaeological writer examines the theories of 'alternative archaeologists.' The exploration begins with Plato's references to Atlantis around 360 BC, where the tale served as a moral lesson reflecting the decline of Athens in a materialistic era. After fading from memory post-classical times, Atlantis resurfaced during the Renaissance, becoming a lens through which new discoveries, particularly in the Americas, were interpreted. The allure of the Atlantis concept has persisted, with various alternative archaeology theories revolving around a lost ancient supercivilization, whose survivors allegedly spread wisdom globally after a catastrophic event. The book critically reviews a range of notions tied to the Atlantis idea—mysterious ancient texts, lost tribes, underwater roads, and cities beneath Antarctic ice—analyzing them author by author. This examination constructs a diagnosis of the 'Atlantis Syndrome,' a set of beliefs passionately held despite the challenges posed by orthodox archaeology and science. Ultimately, it questions whether Atlantis ever existed and if the associated theories hold