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Ancient Heroes

Exploring the mysteries and myths of the ancient world.

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Plato: The man behind Socrates, Atlantis, and much more (w/ Angie Hobbs)

Plato: The man behind Socrates, Atlantis, and much more (w/ Angie Hobbs)

Widely regarded as one of history's greatest philosophers, Plato is our leading source on the legend of Atlantis and the... Read more

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