Kenneth Caroli

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Abb. 1 Atlantier entfliehen auf einem Riet-Boot dem Inferno, das ihre Insel heimsucht.

(bb) Der in Hollywood, Florida, geborene Privatforscher, Künstler und Autor Kenneth Caroli ist im Bereich der Atlantisforschung seit langem durch zahlreiche Beiträge in Publikationen wie etwa Ancient American, Atlantis Rising und New Archaeology Review sowie durch Kooperationen mit seinem langlährigen Freund, dem prominenten amerikanischen Publizisten und Alternativ-Historiker Frank Joseph bekannt. In besagten Magazinen präsentierte er z.B. Artikel zum Alter der so genannten 'Bimini Road' (AA, Vol. 1.4), der datierung des Untergangs von Platons Atlantis (AA, Vol. 3.43) und Überlegungen zur vormaligen Existenz eines 'keltischen Atlantis' (NAR, Juni 2006).

started writing and drawing at an early age. Though he is better known for his art, he has focused on writing for the past 20 years. Mr. Caroli is a fan of comics and old monster movies, as well as a lover of heroic fantasy and medieval history, which he has studied obsessively most of his life.

In the 1980’s, Kenneth was involved in comic conventions for a few years and did a few black and white prints for a small now defunct fantasy art company, The Wizard’s Nook. Having had a long interest in archaeology and mythology, relating to his passion for history, Kenneth researched the possible reality behind myth and folklore with a special focus on vampires, werewolves and lost lands like Atlantis. This helped Kenneth assist in the research of a series of books on Atlantis by author and friend, Frank Joseph, editor for Ancient American Magazine. Kenneth was also a contributor for Ancient American Magazine, which focused on the diffusion of ancient cultures to the pre-Columbian Americas. Having several articles and book reviews published by various magazine, he was able to contribute to Real Life SuperHero, Knighthood’s fan website.

Mr. Caroli’s penchant for myth and folklore extends to Gothic fiction, Tolkien, the work of Robert E. Howard’s Conan, and Bram Stoker’s Dracula. All of these major influences have attributed to his fiction stories published though fan websites and his current writings.