An earthquake in 365 A.D. destroyed every city in Crete. It was the telltale echo of a much more devastating event nearly 2,000 years before.
Minoan Civilization
Epigraphy Specialist Furthers Minoan Linear A Decipherment
A Cambridge specialist in Mycenaean epigraphy has brought us one step closer to deciphering the language of the mysterious Minoans.
Knossos Impressions: Beneath the Ruined Columns of Paradise
Knossos, the ancient seat of a peaceful empire, has lost none of its charm, mysticism, or power over the centuries.
Archaeologists Unearth New Discoveries at Zominthos Minoan Palace Site
Archaeologists excavating at the Zominshos Minoan site atop Crete’s Mount Psiloritis, have reported fascinating new finds at the dig.
Was the End of the Minoans the Will of the Gods?
Were the Minoans the people Plato referred to as Atlanteans? What really happened to this bright Bronze Age civilization?
New Akrotiri Finds Hint at Pre-eruption Thera Tsunami Event
New findings on Santorini may shed light on the Thera tsunami many experts believe signalled the beginning of the end of Minoan Civilization.
Crete’s Ancient Sunken City of Olus Gives Up More Secrets
Underwater excavations off Crete island are revealing more facts about the sunken city of Olous, off Elounda.
Crete’s Stunning New Archaeological Museum of Mesara Opens
Crete’s Governor Stavros Arnaoutakis and other officials open the new Archaeological Museum of Mesara.
An Empyrean Whisper: The Fate of the Mysterious Minoans
Beyond the science, the religion and the spirit of the Minoans speak of an unimaginable Utopia lost, and the fate of the Minoans.
Riddle of the Throne of Knossos: A Codec for Good and Evil
What you are about to read will hopefully shed new light on Knossos and those ancient inhabitants of Crete known as the Minoans.
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.
London Contemporary Minoans Event to Honor Sophia Kokosalaki
Coming to the London Museum on November 5th, “Contemporary Minoans: Cretan culture, source of inspiration” will honor Cretan fashion designer Sophia Kokosalaki, who passed away in October. Distinguished academics and designers from Europe will come together in the Terrace Gallery at the Museum of London to showcase the everlasting influence of Minoan culture on the global […]
Discovering Itanos: A Search for a Lost Minoan Palace
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 […]
Sissi Archaeological Project Unearths More of the Minoan Puzzle
Archaeologists of the Sissi Archaeological Project have uncovered another unique find, a tomb from the post-Minoan era.
New Finds at Zominthos Palace Reveal More of the Majestic Minoan World
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. […]