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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…

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…

Region of Crete and “Diazoma” To Cooperate for Upgrading Minoan Palaces

The Region of Crete and the association "Diazoma" have just signed a memorandum of cooperation for promoting and upgrading the…

Cretan Spring Arrives: Instagram Reminds of a Post COVID-19 Paradise

With Crete in lockdown over the coronavirus pandemic, it's a time to appreciate the paradise island we live on. Instagram…

The Spiritual Secrets of Arkalochori Cave

The cave of Arkalochori on Crete held precious votive objects that revealed the belief system of one of humaity's greatest…

Lost Pavlopetri, the Mysterious Pelasgians, and Minoan Language

Situated just off the Peloponnese coast of southern Laconia in the Peloponnese, the sunken city of Pavlopetri is one of the only clues…

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…

‘The Islands of the Winds’ Exhibition Comes to Archaeological Museum of Mesara

January 25th the exhibition "The islands of the winds" oens at the New Archaeology Museum of Mesara in Gortys, on…

Hidden Crete: A World Away In the Myrtos Seaside Village

In the south-east of Crete, a small village is a true hidden gem of the island. For a "world away"…

More Rumors, Legends, and Myths of Crete

One of the most interesting legends of Greece is the story of the daughter of one of the Cretan Curetes…

King Sarpedon and Rumors of Empires Lost and Won

Scholars unveil more and more to help us understand antiquity. But our legacy remains in the ethereal playground of King…

5th Meeting for the Archaeological Work in Crete Going On in Rethymno

From November 21st - 24th in Rethymno, the 5th meeting on Archaeological Work in Crete takes place at the Archaeological…