Archaeologists have uncovered a Minoan ivory scepter with the longest Linear A inscription in the Anetaki area of Knossos.

Phaistos where an imposing palace once stood is, perhaps not as well known as Knossos, but a focal point of the history of ...

In Greek mythology, Daedalus was commissioned by King Minos to build the labyrinth to imprison the Minotaur, a terrible beast ...

When their astonishing ruins were excavated in the 19th century ... But experts think the Minoans lived on Crete between about 3100 and 1150 B.C. — probably centuries before Minos and Theseus ...

Explore the allure of Greece through its breathtaking islands, each a unique blend of culture, history, and natural beauty.

Spoiler alert: Kirsty Dunst’s character meets an ignominious end in the depths of the palace at Knossos in Crete as the sacred Minoan ruins are literally the setting for a Greek fatal attraction. More ...

From ancient ruins to design-led hotels and bohemian ... body of sand and follow the footpath towards the ancient Minoan site of Itanos to uncover secluded coves. It’s also worth seeking out Crete’s ...

Crete is the best Greek island for history buffs, with fabulous Minoan ruins and wild natural beauty that will transport you back in time to a world of myth and magic. As the largest of the Greek ...

Crete has long been a place of solace, self-discovery and inspiration for artists and writers, rich with ancient ruins, rugged landscapes ... at the world-renowned archeological sites of the Minoan ...