In Search of... - Season 1 - Eps 10: Atlantis
This episode investigates Atlantis, the legendary island that was supposed to have existed "beyond the Pillars of Hercules" (Straits of Gibraltar) and whether or not it really every existed. Plato's dialog on Atlantis is discussed as well as the possible locations of Atlantis. Was it near the Bahamas, was it in the Mediterranean itself, or was it the ancient island of Santorine that was blown into oblivion by a volcanic eruption? Scientist discuss underwater archeology of the region and that of the Bahamas and historians debate the historical accuracy and validity of Plato's dialog on the legendary island.
About In Search of...
Title: In Search of...
First Air Date: 1977-04-17
Last Air Date: 2002-11-22
Status: Ended
Rating: 8.2/10 (from 19 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 7
Total Episodes: 152
Network: Syfy
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: Alan Landsburg Productions
Synopsis
In Search of... is a television series that was broadcast weekly from 1977 to 1982, devoted to mysterious phenomena. It was created after the success of three one-hour TV documentaries produced by creator Alan Landsburg: In Search of Ancient Astronauts in 1973, In Search of Ancient Mysteries and The Outer Space Connection, both in 1975. All three featured narration by Rod Serling, who was the initial choice to host the spin-off show. After Serling's death, Leonard Nimoy was selected to be the host.
Cast
Leonard Nimoy
Narrator
