It is one of humankind's most enduring myths. And now it is a fantasy no longer. . .In the year 347 B.C., Plato wrote of a miraculous island with hot and cold flowing waters, terraced multi-storied buildings, and "the fairest of all plains". For thousands of years, the legend of the mysterious vanished "continent" of Atlantis has captivated writers, poets, artists, philosophers, and dreamers. But now Atlantis has been found -- and the truth about its vibrant life and horrific destruction is even more remarkable than the myth.Based on artifacts and evidence uncovered in an ancient buried Minoan city, noted scientist and New York Times-bestselling author Charles Pellegrino reanimates an astounding lost civilization and re-creates with explosive power the apocalyptic cataclysm that destroyed their remarkable island metropolis. A brilliant synthesis of historical fact, literary speculation, and scrupulous archaeological detective work, here is both the story of the astounding discovery that transformed fairy tale into fact -- and a breathtaking vision of Atlantis reborn.