The broader scientific community will probably always treat Atlantis as a myth—and I can’t say I blame them. The legend arises from just a single source (Plato), making it hard to believe the story is anything more than ancient science fiction. Perhaps more to the point, what serious archaeologist wants to lose his or her credibility over a wild goose chase that’s unlikely to produce significant discoveries after so many millennia?
Enter James Cameron, a filmmaker already known for his contributions to science fiction—Terminator, Avatar, the Abyss—with perhaps less academic credibility at stake. Working the magic of Hollywood (in this case, the magic of big budget film financing), he has produced a serious 90-minute National Geographic documentary on the subject. Read the rest of this entry »