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 ...

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

In ancient Greece people enjoyed chilled wine at social gatherings, using specially designed cooling pots called psykter.

The commemorative events for the 84th anniversary of the Battle of Crete have been unveiled with numerous initiatives prepared to recognise the significant point during World War Two. The Cretan ...