A labyrinth of massive columns and beautiful frescoes, the Palace of Knossos is a testament to the sophistication of the Minoan civilization that disappeared sometime in the 14th century.

One conclusion is that the Minoans kept track of the spring and autumn equinoxes. A piece of evidence for this is that the royal court of some important centers, such as Knossos and Phaistos, are ...

Many scholars believe that the cups depict methods of capturing bulls for the famous Minoan tradition of bull-leaping, and others have linked imagery in the cups to those found on the walls of the ...

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An overview of Ancient Greek art, including painting, sculpture and architecture, and a look at how it changed over the years ...

Disclaimer: If you plan on visiting pottery town, don't forget mask up, carry sufficient sanitiser and maintain social distancing at all times while here. A trip to Pottery Town, an age-old settlement ...

Whether you’re for or against Sir Arthur Evans’s controversial reconstitution of the 1,300-room Palace of Knossos, it doesn’t alter the majesty of this 2000 BC Minoan site. Just a short ...