... there were plenty of people thinking about Atlantis. The location of this legendary kingdom that -- according to Plato and others -- sank into the ocean is unknown. But that hasn't stopped thinkers from imagining where it might be -- see the map illustration accompanying this post. Do you notice anything unusual off the … Continue reading Long before Aquaman…
Category: Myth — Dan Brown
It’s just not fair: the case of Evangeline Walton
It’s bittersweet to read — and read about — gothic novelist Evangeline Walton. The sweet part has to do with Tachyon Press, that scrappy little Bay Area-based publisher of all things fantasy, receiving a fantastic opportunity to introduce readers to an overlooked work of gothic fiction by Walton (accompanied by an excellent foreword by Paul Di … Continue reading It’s just not fair: the case of Evangeline Walton
The once and future mystery: recent in bookstores
A few years ago, Adam Ardrey published a couple of books about the history behind the King Arthur legend, and he titled them "Finding Merlin" and "Finding Arthur." Both are speculative histories that peel away the myths and try to identify the flesh-and-blood figures of early Britain who inspired the Arthurian legend. When "Finding Camlann" (W.W. … Continue reading The once and future mystery: recent in bookstores
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