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Remembering Markos Ladomenos – One of the Small gods of Crete

Our family was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of a dear friend, Markos Ladomenos (1945 - 2023), from…

In Galatas July 7th and 8th -The 26th Annual Capriko Festival

Coming up July 7th and 8th in Galatas, Crete, the 26th Capriko Feast is a regional events highlighted by special…

Cretans Beware of Priceless Treasures Getting Lost in the Quake Rubble

On Oxi Day Greek politicians cheered at parades in quake stricken Arkalochori, but no one was cheering in the small…

Blood of God: The Legacy of the Golden Cretan Son

A man in Crete has a dream, to revive an ancient culture of excellence and grow a new extra virgin…

What’s Happening On Crete: The Weekend of August 2, 2020

A few Crete experiences from locals for the first week of August, 2020. Crete without a million tourists is an…

What’s Happening On Crete: The Weekend of July 12th, 2020

This past weekend Cretans mixed business and pleasure, which is a kind of tradition that will probably suit the post-pandemic…

The Best Food Traditions of Crete Return in Galatas

Chef Grigoris reopens Το μουρέλο του Λαδωμένου, or “The Young Olive Tree of Ladomeno, after weeks of lockdown on account…

The Spiritual Secrets of Arkalochori Cave

The cave of Arkalochori on Crete held precious votive objects that revealed the belief system of one of humaity's greatest…

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

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

Here On Crete – We Harvest the Precious Olives Now

Here in Greece, it's the time of the olive harvests. Here's a brief introduction to the importance of the Cretan…

Join Thrapsano’s “Earth Water Fire” Exploration of Galatas Minoan Palace

This evening the foremost authority on the Minoan Palace of Galatas will lead a tour of the site as part…

The Galatas Caprico Feast 2019 Shines With Tradition

Running July 6th and 7th, the 2019 Caprico Feast (Γιορτή Καπρικου) is an unforgettable traditional event held each year in…

Last Battle of the Minoans: Crete’s Bid for UNESCO Recognition

A pitched battle is being waged over the inclusion of ancient Minoan palaces as UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Two Days Staring Into the Eternal On Incredible Crete

Crete is a multifaceted mystery, a layer cake of human civilization made up of more than 5,000 years of history,…