Crete is a land shaped by myth and stone. From the shores of Knossos to the windswept peaks of Psiloritis, the island speaks in fragments — some carved in clay, others whispered through pines. But not all its stories are found in books or museums. Some exist only in moments… in dreams… or in the […]
Keftiu
The Keftiu: Were They Absorbed and Erased from History?
The Keftiu, modernized by Arthur Evans as “Minoan,” are still a mystery unsolved. What happened to them?
September 11th in Gazi: A Cretan Hound Registration and Evaluation
September 11th, Cretan Hound owners and breeders will register and present for morphology the living legend.
Crete Makes 2022 Top 5 Tripadvisor “Best of the Best” List
Crete Island is among the top 5 Best Destinations in the world, according to Tripadvisor’s 2022 report.
“Tony the Pony” and the Eikonikos Equestrian Dream
Unlikely heroes emanate from essential traditions. This equestrian story reveals many truths we’ve forgotten. And of course, Tony the Pony.
In Heraklion: Cities on Volcanoes 11 Summit Features World’s Top Experts
The Cities on Volcanoes 11 Conference is in Heraklion this week featuring some of the world’s foremost volcanologists.
The Knossos Research Centre Summer Lectures 2022 Schedule
A series of Summer lectures beginning this month at Crete’s Knossos Research Center begins this month, discussing facets of Hellenic history.
What If the Secrets of Keftiu Could Rescue Humanity’s Future?
We must look into our past, perhaps at the mysterious Keftiu, to search for the ideal path for our society.
More Reasons to Move to Incredible Crete for Good
Winter’s arrived on Incredible Crete, and now the natural beauty of Greece’s biggest island glows from underneath cloudy skies.
Stories From Keftiu: The Rhadamanthys Precedent
A first in a series of stories (chapters) from the myth and reality of the land the ancients called Keftiu.
Keftiu Myth As the Source of Both Legends and Facts
Keftiu, or Caphtor to biblical scholars, may have been the source of many of our legends, and beliefs. What part of Keftiu myth is real?
Return to Margarites and Keramion On a Quest for Simple Perfection
Our search for Minoan ceramic perfection takes us back to Margarites Village and the amazing workshop Keramion.
Spring Warms the Waters Off Crete’s Fabulous Beaches
It’s finally Spring on Crete island, and the pristine waters offshore are warming and welcoming visitors and locals alike.
And the Gods Favor Crete
In his first controversial book on extraterrestrials in antiquity, the legendary UFO expert and author of the famous book “Chariots of the Gods,” Erich von Däniken devoted a chapter to the “Minoan Hypothesis.” This theory, derived from Plato’s descriptions of Atlantis, which were later associated with the destruction of Thera (Santorini), has been hotly debated for decades now.
The Mystery of Monastiraki: A Search for the Most Sacred
On the island of Crete many mysteries wait patiently their discovery. One place that comes to mind when I think of misunderstood Minoan Crete is the site of Monastiraki, what was probably a palace overlooking the Amari Valley, south east of Rethymno.
Prayer of Yidini: Echoes of Karfi
A story from ancient Karfi, a story of how the last Minoans may have lived and believed. Karfi was the last stronghold of a magnificent culture destroyed by the gods.
Yamas! A Toast to Ano Asites
Ano Asites is a secret place I was not going to divulge the secrets of. Not telling strangers about such pristine treasures would be sacrilegious though.