A first in a series of stories (chapters) from the myth and reality of the land the ancients called Keftiu.
Minoans
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.
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…