So, what does Plato’s invocation of the Pillars of Hercules actually tell us about the location of Atlantis ... Another theory is that Atlantis was located in the North Sea.

Indeed, some have taken the theory further, suggesting that it was once a highway to Atlantis itself ... it’s also worth noting that the location of Bimini Road doesn’t match Plato’s ...

Seems like a sensible theory, right? Sadly, the idea that Thera is Atlantis – or even that its destruction inspired Plato's story – has been seriously questioned by experts. It turns out that ...