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Minoan Koumasa Site Open to Visitors Sunday, September 9

The Crete archaeological site of Minoan Koumasa will be open for visitors of all ages on Sunday, September 9, from…

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…

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…

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…

“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…

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,"…

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…

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…

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…

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.