Episode
The UnXplained: The Search for Atlantis
Overview
According to the Greek philosopher Plato, the lost continent of Atlantis was once home to an advanced civilization before it was destroyed in a cataclysm. But was Plato's story merely a myth? Or did Atlantis really exist? For centuries, archaeologists have tried to uncover evidence to prove that this legend is true. Will Atlantis finally be re-discovered, perhaps by employing modern technology? Or will this lost civilization remain...UnXplained?
Details
- Series
- The UnXplained
- Season
- Season 2
- Episode
- Episode 10
- Air date
- 2021-01-22
- Runtime
- 42 min
Episode context
The Search for Atlantis is Episode 10 in Season 2 of The UnXplained. It aired on 2021-01-22. The runtime is 42 min.
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