The Crete archaeological site of Minoan Koumasa will be open for visitors of all ages on Sunday, September 9, from 5 to 7 pm
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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.
“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.
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.
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.
Powerful 6.4 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Palekastro in Crete
A 6.4 magnitude quake strikes Crete island at 12:24 PM local time just outside the ancient town of Palekastro, in the far-east of the island.
Greek Culture Ministry Celebrates August Full Moon With Free Admissions
Greece’s Ministry of Culture has announced special events and free admission to archaeological sites and museums for August Full Moon 2021.
“Islands of the Winds” Exhibition Opens at Heraklion’s Venetian Fortress
The “Islands of the winds. The nautical culture of the Prehistoric Aegean” exhibition opens at Koules Fortress on the harbor of Heraklion.
The Keftiu Legend: When Peace Swayed All Creatures
Knowledge of the Keftiu, the place, and the people said to have been the “nail that held up the world,” may reveal the path humanity missed.
Here’s Why You Must Visit Knossos When You Vacation on Crete
Ruins are ruins: old bricks, aged stonework, dry moss, and cracks. But, at Knossos the right mindset evokes the sublime.
Pieces of Crete: Sharing a Paradise Like No Other
More Instagram shares from the mysterious and beautiful Crete island, a paradise like no other place in the world.
Sissi Archaeological Project to Move Forward in 2021
The Sissi Archaeological Project moves forward in 2021 unearthing the secrets of the Minoans.
365 Anno Domini – The Faint Echoes of a Dead Atlantis
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.
The Best Crete Beaches: Kommos on the Gulf of Mesara
One of our favorite places on Crete is the area around amazing Kommos Beach (or Komos) where few tourists visit.
The Last Priest of Poseidon: Chapter One – The Gate
Is is said, that Keftiu, the island of the dead, hides a portal to the afterlife. The last priest of a god, tells a modern tale of adventure.