One of the most captivating remnants of the ancient world is the Boxers Fresco from the Minoan settlement of Akrotiri on ...

Greek politicians and archaeologists expressed outrage over the collapse of a section of the 'Dolphin Fresco' at the Palace ...

A section of the well-known dolphin mural has collapsed at the Palace of Knossos, one of Greece’s most iconic archaeological ...

A section of the iconic dolphin fresco at Knossos Palace collapsed on May 16, 2025, sparking outrage over the site's neglect.

Are you looking for an easy Greece family vacation? Plan on visiting Crete with the kids! There are so many things to do on ...

and a symbol of the peak of Minoan pottery art. A clay boat model from 2600 to 2300 BC illustrates the tradition of shipbuilding at the time. Sailboats were introduced to Crete when the Bronze Age ...

As the cradle of the Mediterranean civilization, Crete gave birth to the Minoan culture ... Co-organized with the Art Institute of Chicago, the Rejoicing in Woods and Springs: A Journey through ...

This ancient art form not only ... pottery-making in Crete gives a unique insight into the island's past and present craftsmanship. Cretan pottery dates back to the Minoan civilization, which ...

Guided by a specialist on Cretan history, you can tour the Minoan Palace of Phaistos ... has one in Crete, too. And the state-of-the-art tasting room overlooking lush vineyards is just 15 minutes ...

Heraklion, the capital of Crete, is the gateway to charming ... as an excellent collection of Cretan folk art. Only a few kilometres outside the city lie the remains of Knossos — the greatest of the ...

In 1908, an archaeologist in Crete discovered ... The Minoans were a wealthy Bronze Age society of seafaring traders known for their palaces, great cities, and art. And because of where the ...