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Bronze Age Crete

Was the End of the Minoans the Will of the Gods?

2020-09-10 by Phil Butler

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Were the Minoans the people Plato referred to as Atlanteans? What really happened to this bright Bronze Age civilization?

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2022-12-08 By Phil Butler

The Greek island of Karpathos has been included in National Geographic’s annual list of the world’s 25 most impressive destinations for 2023.  National Geographic refers to the island in the Dodecanese as an amazing and beautiful place, where women-owned businesses lead the way in sustainable tourism. Also included in the same category in the extensive […]

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