Dolphins in ancient Greece were revered as messengers of the gods and held a divine dimension that has survived through the ...

Perhaps the inspiration for Atlantis, Minoan civilization born on the island of Crete spread ... north entrance of the Palace of Knossos. Bull imagery saturates Cretan art, appearing in jewelry ...

But the European island best known for its beach holidays is also home to an array of ancient palaces. However, Crete’s plethora of historical sites and four UNESCO world heritage locations ...

One of the longest-enduring symbols of Ancient Greek ... Set on Crete, it was commissioned by King Minos and built by the ...

“Crete is ... the island’s ancient heritage that includes visits to less known archaeological sites. Guided by a specialist on Cretan history, you can tour the Minoan Palace of Phaistos ...

About 2,500 years ago Greece was one of the most important places in the ancient world ... Image caption, This is the Great Palace of Knossos on the island of Crete. The Minoan civilisation ...

Crete is more than just a sun-kissed Mediterranean paradise—it’s an island rich in history, culture and natural beauty. As Greece’s largest island, it blends ancient mythology, Venetian and Ottoman ...