The recent torrential rains that damaged much of Crete flooded the ancient workshops excavated at the Minoan Palace at Malia.
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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.
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 Minoan Palaces.
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 provides hope.
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 civiliations.
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 that remains of the mysterious Pelasgians of Greek mythology. It is here that the legend of the mythical ruler Pelasgos still resonates loudest. It is here that divers may one day find Greece’s true origins. […]
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 of the Minoans.
‘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 Crete.
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” experience, Myrtos.
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 (Korybantes), that of Crete (Cres).
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 Sarpedon.
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 Museum of Rethymno.