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Atlantis—True Story or Cautionary Tale?

Source: National Geographic

The legend of the lost island city of Atlantis is thousands of years old. But is it true? This article explains some of the theories behind Atlantis, and what the story of the city may really mean.

This entry was posted in What Tales Tell and tagged Culture & Society, History, Science & Nature on April 30, 2014 by Anita Hacker.

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