Ancient evidence suggests that Talos, the protector of ancient Crete in Greek mythology, actually represents a remnant of Minoans.

The Minoan civilization was one of the earliest and most advanced societies in Europe, thriving across Crete and the Aegean ...

If not for the work of two scholars, Alice Kober and Michael Ventris, the ancient Greek script Linear B would likely still be ...

Mediterranean art is the first uniquely Western art. Although influenced by Egyptian and Middle Eastern art, its early and recurrent humanism gave it a character that permanently shaped the art of ...

From epic gorges to charming coastal towns and ancient ruins, Crete is the stuff of myth and legend.

With its family-friendly beaches, top-notch archaeological sites and sumptuous culinary treats, a holiday in Greece – only four hours’ flight time from the UK – is hard to beat. The main tourist ...

Archaeologists excavating at Hala Sultan Tekke on Cyprus’ south coast have uncovered two Late Bronze Age chamber tombs containing high-status grave goods, ...

Encephalitis lethargica is an illness that attacks the brain, leaving the victims like living statues—speechless and motionless. This disease turned into a full-blown epidemic around the world in the ...

Archaeology isn’t just pottery shards and treasure. Sometimes, digging into the past uncovers grim reminders of how people ...

Tripiti beach, a few minutes west of Dryos, is a great spot, with a liberal peppering of French tamarisk trees providing the ...

The Travellers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best title celebrates the highest level of excellence in travel. It’s awarded to ...

Karystianou slips, Tsipras steady, 4 battle for 2nd place As for current affairs, within the week we will have fresh polls. I don’t know what all the surveys show, but I have a picture from my source; ...