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The Rest Is HistoryMarch 20, 2023
314: Atlantis: The Legend (Part 1)
About This Episode
Majestic palaces, untold riches, and indeterminable power... the story of Atlantis is a tale as old as time. But is there really any truth behind the ancient tome, or was Plato simply trying his hand at political satire? Join Tom and Dominic as they discuss the origins of the legend of Atlantis. *The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*: Tom and Dominic are back on tour this autumn! See them live in London, New Zealand, and Australia! Buy your tickets here: restishistorypod.com Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Producer: Theo Young-Smith
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Books Mentioned
Magicians of the Gods
Graham Hancock
“The synopsis of the book Magicians of the Gods from the website of the renowned historian Graham Hancock.”
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The Republic
Plato
“The most famous text that Plato writes about the ideal state, where Socrates examines various forms of government and formulates his idea of a perfect system.”
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The Laws
Plato
“A book by Plato that lists laws about how a state could be governed, described as very arid compared to his other works.”
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The History of the Peloponnesian War
Thucydides
“The discussion references Thucydides' account of historical events, which Plato would have read, linking it to the story of Atlantis.”
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“Herodotus is mentioned as the first great historian, telling the story of the Persian invasions of Greece, which Plato draws from in his story of Atlantis.”
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