How peaceful were the Minoans, really? Why did they leave behind no iconography of war, no murals of battles, no towering ...

After the famous Minoan eruption, when was Santorini resettled? Thankfully, archaeological and historical evidence provides ...

Perhaps the inspiration for Atlantis, Minoan civilization born on the island of Crete spread throughout the Mediterranean before it mysteriously collapsed. Many myths and legends of Crete center ...

Crete, the largest of the Greek islands, is famous for its rich history and cultural heritage. Out of its many traditions, ...

Legends of Crete with 172 ancient artifacts originating from the Heraklion Archaeological Museum in Greece and 13 from the ...

Discovered by Greek, Danish, and Swedish archaeologists, the Minoan palace of Kydonia is found in what is now the city of Chania in northwest Crete. In his statement, the Governor of Crete ...

A labyrinth of massive columns and beautiful frescoes, the Palace of Knossos is a testament to the sophistication of the Minoan civilization ... tourist draw on Crete. Knossos is located about ...

Crete has been a food destination a long time in the making. Greece’s biggest island is dotted with centuries-old olive trees (including the oldest olive tree in the world still producing fruit ...

The Heraklion Archaeological Museum is a must-see in Crete — and all of Greece, even — for its extensive collection of Minoan art. Highlights include a mini-statue of a Snake Goddess and the ...

Libby Purves meets actor Brian Cox and singer June Tabor. Coming up at: 21:58 Weather View full schedule Minoan Bull Leaper (made around 3,500 years ago). Bronze statue of bull and acrobat, found ...