About This Episode
What is this episode about?
The episode "ShortHand: Atlantis" from RedHanded covers the myth of the lost island of Atlantis, tracing how a tale of powerful technology, an advanced society, and crystal powered weapons of mass destruction has puzzled historians for millennia. The episode asks whether Atlantis was ever anything more than a story.
The island was first mentioned by Plato several millennia ago, yet its existence as a real, tangible place has only been taken remotely seriously for the last couple of hundred years. The episode examines what shifted public imagination so dramatically, turning what began as an allegory about the importance of a well run government into a full blown aquatic conspiracy that persists today.
Hosts and release
Suruthi Bala and Hannah Maguire host RedHanded, a true crime podcast that examines serial killers, cults, and lesser known cases through a cultural lens. The show releases new episodes weekly and has produced roughly 400 episodes to date, with bonus content available exclusively via Patreon. This particular ShortHand installment, episode 254, runs 21 minutes and was released on November 13, 2026. The show is available on Spotify and Amazon Music.
