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NEWS October 2024
OCTOBER 2024 The recent cyber attack on the Internet Archive is deplorable and can be reasonably compared with the repeated burning of the Great Library of Alexandria. I have used the Wayback Machine extensively, but, until the full extent of the permanent damage is clear, I am unable to assess its effect on Atlantipedia. At […]Read More »
Joining The Dots
I have now published my new book, Joining The Dots, which offers a fresh look at the Atlantis mystery. I have addressed the critical questions of when, where and who, using Plato’s own words, tempered with some critical thinking and a modicum of common sense.Read More »
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The Round Towers of Atlantis
The Round Towers of Atlantis [125], by Henry O’Brien, is the misleading retitled reprint of an 1834 book by a young Irish writer. It was originally published as The Round Towers of Ireland a work that has not a single reference to Atlantis or even Plato. The book is in fact a speculative look at the possible origin of these remarkable monuments. The altered title is merely a cynical attempt to capitalise on the ongoing interest in the Atlantis mystery. The book itself is written in the rather turgid style of its time and not an easy read for a modern reader.