ATLANTIS AT LAST!
Researchers from the University of
Hartford are claiming to have located the
legendary city of Atlantis, thought to
have been completely swallowed by the
ocean following a massive seismic
happening many millennia ago.
The story of the idyllic city lost to the
sea, was first penned by the Greek
philosopher Plato around 2,500 years
ago, and has captured the imagination
of millions ever since.
In his stories, Plato told of the city’s
destruction saying “in a single day and
night… [Atlantis] disappeared into the
depths of the sea.”
It has long been debated whether
Atlantis is fact or fiction, and it is this
argument that the researchers are
aiming to put to bed once and for all.
According to the scientists, the fated
city is located under the vast marshlands
of the Dona Ana Park, just north of
Europe’s oldest city, Cadiz in Spain.
The team first became suspicious
about the site after they discovered a
series of “Atlantis memorial cities” in
Spain, which they believe were built by
the survivors of the city’s destruction.
To arrive at their location conclusion,
the researchers used satellite imaging,
deep-ground radar, digital mapping and
underwater technology which revealed
similarities between descriptions of
Atlantis by Plato and the buried city.
NOT SO BURIED TREASURE.
If you think antiquing is only achieved
on land, think again!
US celebrity antiques appraiser and
historian, Dr Lori, is set to turn old
notions of long winding country driving
antiquing upside down, with cruise guests
invited to bring along their heirlooms for
appraisal onboard.
No candlestick is too crusty for Dr Lori
to decipher its true value, and guests who
don’t wish to transport their vintage
grandfather clock to the dock, can also
choose to bring a photograph.
Set against the backdrop of a 14-night
Canada and New England voyage
onboard Celebrity Summit, the cruise
departs 25 September 2011.
