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Minoans

COSMOTE – National Geographic Documentary to Unveil Ancient Mystery

COSMOTE TV and National Geographic will soon embark on an exploration journey to unravel a 4,500-year-old mystery in the Aegean…

London Contemporary Minoans Event to Honor Sophia Kokosalaki

Coming to the London Museum on November 5th, "Contemporary Minoans: Cretan culture, source of inspiration” will honor Cretan fashion designer…

Sissi Archaeological Project Unearths More of the Minoan Puzzle

Archaeologists of the Sissi Archaeological Project have uncovered another unique find, a tomb from the post-Minoan era.

Greek Destinations: Mount Psiloritis on Incredible Crete

The highest peak of Crete, Mount Psiloritis, rises some 2,456 meters above the sea. This UNESCO treasure is a nature…

Minoan Theater Culture Center 2019 Season Draws to a Close

As the 2019 season of performances at the Minoan Theater in Karteros now draws to a close, it's time to…

New Finds at Zominthos Palace Reveal More of the Majestic Minoan World

Perched 1200 meters above sea level on an isolated plateau in the shadow of Mt. Psilotirits on Crete, the Palace…

On the Trail of the Eternal: The Secrets of the Minoans

The continuing saga of the magnificent tapestry of humanity woven within the secrets of the Minoans. Part of a series…

The Mystery of the Eteocretans – Gatekeepers of Crete’s Hidden Past

Homer's Odyssey tells of the hero Odysseus visiting Crete on his return home. The tale also tells of the unsolved…

A New Definition of “Luxury” Waits on Incredible Crete

Crete is more than a Mykonos wanna be, the island paradise is a real alternative experience well suited to the…

Join Thrapsano’s “Earth Water Fire” Exploration of Galatas Minoan Palace

This evening the foremost authority on the Minoan Palace of Galatas will lead a tour of the site as part…

Daedalus Exhibition at the Archaeological Museum of Iraklio

At the Archaeological Museum of Iraklio, the exhibition “Daedalus: In the Footsteps of the Legendary Craftsman,” runs through March 1st…

Europe’s Bureaucrats: Making the Minoans a Footnote of History

Today, the fate of some of the world’s most treasured Minoan landmarks is still mired in a European bureaucratic bog.

Last Battle of the Minoans: Crete’s Bid for UNESCO Recognition

A pitched battle is being waged over the inclusion of ancient Minoan palaces as UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Knossos Curator and British School Offer Unique Pottery Course

Coming up in Heraklion, April 5th through 17th, 2019, the British School at Athens will offer the Prehistoric, Greek and…

Archeologists Reveal 3D Model of the World’s Oldest Sunken City

Situated beneath the sea off the Peloponnesus region of southern Greece the small village of Pavlopetri dates back to some…

Exploring Kokkinos Pyrgos: The Forgotten Gem of Mesara

A day trip from our home in Heraklion to a quaint little touristic village of Kokkinos Pyrgos proves once again the…

And the Gods Favor Crete

In his first controversial book on extraterrestrials in antiquity, the legendary UFO expert and author of the famous book “Chariots…

Prayer of Yidini: Echoes of Karfi

A story from ancient Karfi, a story of how the last Minoans may have lived and believed. Karfi was the…

Cultural Tourism on Crete: Spotlight Argyroupoli

The Cultural Association of Argyroupoli, the Parish of Argyroupoli Rethymno in collaboration with the Cretan Gastronomy Center, the Municipality of…

Scientists Unravel the Secrets of the Phaistos Disc

The mystery of the Phaistos Disk has been “solved by 99 percent” according to linguist and archaeologist Gareth Owens.The Disc is one…