One of our favorite places on Crete is the area around amazing Kommos Beach (or Komos) where few tourists visit.
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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.
Tsoutsouras: A Cretan Experience No Legend Can Capture
In Tsoutsouras, in southern Crete, theres more legend, experiences, and myth than any tourist can take in.
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.
Excavating Minoan Ritual and Myth to Discover a Sustainable Future
The shift away from nature began when ancient society departed from the refined feminine dominated civilizations. There must be a way back…
Does the Quest to Find Eden Begin and End on Crete?
Crete has a deep and mysterious history that may never be unravelled. That is, unless we pursue from varied angles.
Crete’s Malia Minoan Palace Flooded by Recent Torrential Rains
The recent torrential rains that damaged much of Crete flooded the ancient workshops excavated at the Minoan Palace at Malia.
Crete Island a Top-5 Travelers Choice Destination for 2020
Crete, the legendary birthplace of the Greek god Zeus, is a top-five pick by Tripadvisor users for 2020. The island is a world within itself.
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.
Skopelos Island Named One of “30 Secret Islands to Visit” for 2020
Greece’s Skopelos Island was recently named to Travel + Leisure’s best secret islands on Earth.
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?
An Appeal for Help: Professor Helena Tomas’ Life & Work Must Continue
Dr. Helena Tomas, one of the world’s foremost archaeologists, needs our help with therapy following a catastrophic illness.
A Stunning New Video Unveils the Majestic Beauty of Incredible Crete
Magnificent video footage by award-winning filmmaker Theo Papadoulakis reveals for the first time the majesty of authentic Crete.
Somewhere Over Kissamos
A night sky UHD timelapse “Above Kissamos” film by The MultiMaker on May 1st brings to mind the eternal gift of the universe seen from Crete.