Minoan Civilization
Archaeology
Archaeologists Discover 'Masterpiece' Sealstone in Greek Tomb
University of Cincinnati researchers unearthed an intricately carved gem; or sealstone, which they believe is one of the finest works of prehistoric Greek art ever discovered.
The "Pylos Combat Agate," as the seal has come to be known since it was...
Archaeology
The Ancient City of Aptera, Crete, to be Revealed at Special Event in Athens
The ancient city of Aptera, one of the most important cities of Ancient Crete will be presented in an event that will be held on Wednesday 24 May in the American School of Classical Studies at Athens.
The event "Aptera,...
Archaeology
Experience Knossos Like Never Before With a 3D Tour of the Minoan Palace! (Video)
Every year people visiting Crete stop by the ruins of the ancient city of Knossos to experience what remains from the capital of Minoan Civilization. Now, you can experience Knossos as it once was in its glory days, thanks...
Archaeology
Knossos, the Capital of Minoan Civilization Still Has More Treasures to Reveal
The newest discoveries on Crete at the site of the ancient city of Knossos suggest that the capital of the Minoan Civilization was much more influential and larger than previously thought.
Archeologists already knew that Knossos was Europe's oldest city and...
Europe
Designer Mary Katrantzou’s Latest Collection Gives Ancient Greece a Modern Twist
London-based Greek designer Mary Katrantzou is using a modern twist on her Greek roots and ancient Minoan civilization to inspire her latest collection for the Spring of 2017.
"It was all Greece - I was looking at the Minoan civilization...
Archaeology
Scientific Paper Proves That Minoan Civilization Originated in Europe
"The first advanced Bronze Age civilization of Europe was established by the Minoans about 5,000 years before present," the new article, entitled "A European population in Minoan Bronze Age Crete," that was recently published in the peer-reviewed open access scientific journal Nature...
Environment
Santorini Volcano Returns to Dormant State
After three years of increased activity the volcano on the Greek island of Santorini has returned to its dormant state, according to the newspaper Kathimerini.
Experts from the Institute of Geology and Mineral Exploration (IGME) spoke with the Greek newspaper...
Australia
Crete: Top Destination in Europe for Australians
Australians placed the Greek island of Crete on the top of European island destinations. According to the country's most popular travel website, traveller.com.au, a close associate of TripAdvisor, the most beautiful island in Europe is Crete, which is the “is both...
Archaeology
The "First CD-ROM" Phaistos Disc, Stores Prayer to Mother
The first ever CD-ROM, the infamous and enigmatic Phaistos Disc that was made 4,000 years before the development of computer science, is believed to have been unscrambled by researchers of the Technological Education Institute of Crete, Greece. According to Dr....
Greece
Crete: German Builds Houses With Mud and Blue Cheese
The 63-year-old German engineer, Mario Zomer, does not require the help of the Greek government, Troika or the government of his native country.
He was trained as an electrical engineer in Berlin and for two decades has been walking in...