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Minoan End Times: A Look Into the Primordial Soup of the Gods

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A catastrophe of unimaginable devastation may have put an end to humanity’s brightest moment – the mysterious Minoan Civilization.

‘Contemporary Minoans’ Event Fascinates Audience at the Museum of London

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Held earlier this month in London, the cultural event “Contemporary Minoans: Cretan culture, source of inspiration”, saw renowned academics, artists, and designers, gather to honor fashion designer Sophia Kokosalaki. Organized at the initiative of Cultural Organisation Branding Heritage (BH) Sought to further explore how the Minoans, the first European civilization, inspires creativity even to this day. Conducted with […]

Discovering Itanos: A Search for a Lost Minoan Palace

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At the far eastern corner of Crete Island, an amazing prehistoric city once existed. Visiting the ruins left at Itanos once gets the sense of lost time, and of the powerful and prosperous people who once lived there. Ancient Itanos was one of the strongest cities in Crete, but little is known of the ancient […]

Greek Destinations: Mount Psiloritis on Incredible Crete

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The highest peak of Crete, Mount Psiloritis, rises some 2,456 meters above the sea. This UNESCO treasure is a nature lover’s playground.

New Finds at Zominthos Palace Reveal More of the Majestic Minoan World

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Perched 1200 meters above sea level on an isolated plateau in the shadow of Mt. Psilotirits on Crete, the Palace of Zominthos is an extraordinary place. The complex of three-story buildings here served as a sacred temple for the Minoans some 4000 years ago. New finds there today, reveal more about the mysterious Minoan Civilization. […]

On the Trail of the Eternal: The Secrets of the Minoans

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The continuing saga of the magnificent tapestry of humanity woven within the secrets of the Minoans. Part of a series by Argophilia.

The Best of August: Crete Instagram Love From Paradise

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Time for some of the best shares from Crete in August via Instagram. As the summer winds down, Crete experiences to remember get share time.

The Mystery of the Eteocretans – Gatekeepers of Crete’s Hidden Past

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Homer’s Odyssey tells of the hero Odysseus visiting Crete on his return home. The tale also tells of the unsolved mystery of the Eteocretans.

Moscow TV Producer Ramilya Gilyazova and the Cretan Paradise

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A couple of weeks back we had the privilege of spending time with one of Russia’s most successful TV producers here on Crete. Ramilya Gilyazova of Channel 360, was on Greece’s biggest island for two weeks in June and July, and we thought to get her impressions about the island. We spent a few days […]