For this week we focus on the mystery of a long lost civilization and the strange disappearance of a prime minister. Get ready for Scary Mysteries, Twisted Two's. Please support Scary Mysteries! Check out our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/scarymysteries... - There's a lot of cool access, giveaways and even a custom episode!Buy awesome original shirts made by Scary Mysteries https://newdawnfilm.com/scary-mysteri...Subscribe for Weekly Videos here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiE8..._________________________________________________________Scary Mysteries TWISTED TWO's:Atlantis & Harold Holt#1 AtlantisFirst mentioned 2,500 years ago in Plato's Dialogues, the "Critias" and "Timaeus," the island of Atlantis even then was considered by many to be merely folklore. The great philosopher describes Atlantis as an island bigger than that of Libya that contained an advanced civilization. The island was said to lie beyond the "pillar of Hercules" or what is thought today to be the Strait of Gibraltar. Atlantis was supposedly protected by Poseidon who instilled his son, Atlas, to rule over the kingdom. However, the more power the island acquired, the more their ethics dwindled. The Atlanteans not only had advanced weapons but also said to have conquered various nations including Africa, Egypt and even Tyrrhenia (which is part of todays Italy) before they were eventually driven back. As a result of their moral decline, the island was punished by the divine and endured earthquakes and floods before disappearing complety "in a day and night" by sinking into the ocean. As for where he got the story of Atlantis, Plato said he heard it from his grandfather who heard it from a revered Statesman named, Solon, and who in turn had heard it from an Egyptian priest. This priest then said that the story itself happened 9,000 years ago. #2 Harold HoltHailed as one of the first Prime Ministers of the Commonwealth of Australia, Harold Holt mysteriously disappeared after a swim - never to be found again. He was born to Thomas and Olive Holt on August 5, 1908. Holt spent more than 32 years as part of the parliament, fostering a successful political career in various positions and even serving as a gunner for the Australian military during the war. By 1966, he was elected as the Prime Minister on the Australian platform that was in full support of the US troops being sent into Vietnam. On December 15, 1967, he wrapped up work in Canberra and headed to Melbourne for a short vacation. He drove to Portsea, a small resort town, to relax at his summer home. On December 16 he spent his time relaxing with family and friends. The next morning, Holt spent some time playing with his granddaughter then stepped out with a few friends to watch a European vessel. By midday, the plan was to head to Cheviot Beach, an area Holt had frequented for swimming and spearfishing, to go out for a quick swim.Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices