How peaceful were the Minoans, really? Why did they leave behind no iconography of war, no murals of battles, no towering ...

After the famous Minoan eruption, when was Santorini resettled? Thankfully, archaeological and historical evidence provides ...

Greek Ministry of CultureA covered coffin from the Minoan times found in Ierapetra, Crete, Greece. In an extraordinary example of being in the wrong place at the right time, a Greek farmer just ...

One of the best ways to explore mainland Greece is under your own steam, through the myriad activities on offer here. There ...

Deciphered in the 1950s, Linear B is recognized as the oldest known Greek dialect. The Minoans also maintained trading relationships with Egypt, Syria, and the Greek mainland. Their trade routes ...

Crete, the largest of the Greek islands, is famous for its rich history and cultural heritage. Out of its many traditions, ...

People have been living in Greece for over 40,000 years. The earliest settlers lived a simple hunter-gatherer or farming lifestyle. This is similar to Prehistoric Britain. The Minoans were the ...

Legends of Crete with 172 ancient artifacts originating from the Heraklion Archaeological Museum in Greece and 13 from the ...

A labyrinth of massive columns and beautiful frescoes, the Palace of Knossos is a testament to the sophistication of the Minoan civilization that disappeared sometime in the 14th century.