The Lost City of Atlantis: A Timeline of Disasters

10,000 BCE: The Founding of Atlantis

Founding by the Atlanteans, who were known for their love of shiny objects and questionable architecture.

Atlantis Gets a Boring Name

9,000 BCE: The Great Flood of Atlantis

A massive flood destroys the city, forcing the Atlanteans to relocate to a nearby island, where they promptly forget everything they learned.

Atlanteans Forget Their Memories

8,000 BCE: The Rise of the Atlantean Empire

Atlantis becomes a major power in the ancient world, thanks to their innovative use of shiny objects and aggressive marketing.

Atlanteans Invent the Bling

5,000 BCE: The Atlantean Empire Crumbles

A series of unfortunate events, including but not limited to: a failed experiment with reality TV, a love of overly complicated architecture, and a general sense of ennui.

Atlantis Goes Bankrupt

What Really Happened

Atlanteans' Legacy