Plato describes in detail the Temple of Poseidon on Atlantis, which appears to be identical to the Palace of Knossos on the ...

Crete, Greece’s largest island, is known for its historical sites, stunning scenery and local culture. Its incredible history has been shaped by civilizations dating back to the Minoans, Venetians, ...

From the Minoan royal road to the Ridgeway, ancient roads still exist today showing how past civilizations built networks ...

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. According to ...

The language of a tiny, engraved ring, unearthed on the island of Crete, has teased and perplexed scholars for more than a century. It also gives us a sense of the unique people who made it. The name ...

Crete’s sheer size can make deciding where to go a little daunting. This guide can help you decide which side of the island—from its rugged west to its less explored eastern reaches—is right for you.

ARCHAEOLOGY is an inexact science, as Sir Arthur Evans, a flamboyant early practitioner, knew. However painstaking the digging process, an excavator can always promote an extravagant theory under the ...

GREEK legend says Ariadne was the daughter of Minos, who was the King of Crete and a son of Zeus. But I’m not interested in myths. I only deal in hard facts. The amazing pool at Aldemar Knossos Royal ...

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GREEK legend says Ariadne was the daughter of Minos, who was the King of Crete and a son of Zeus. But I’m not interested in myths. I only deal in hard facts. And the reality is that I found Ariadne to ...