Uncover 4,000 years of history in Central Crete—from King Minos' throne room to Zeus's birthplace cave. Adventure beyond the ...

Archaeologists excavating the ancient city of Gortyna on the Greek island of Crete have made an unusual discovery: a life-size statue depicting a pig. The rare find, uncovered during July and August ...

One of the most intriguing myths of ancient Greece is that of the Minotaur on the island of Crete, the bull-headed human-animal hybrid of Greek mythology. The story of the bestial Minotaur trapped in ...

Archaeologists in Crete unearthed an animal statue in Gortyna, revealing details about ancient Greek art and urban life.

Ancient Greeks believed that dead people ended up in a dark underworld called Hades, where three judges determined their ...

Discover the top 10 places to visit in Greece, a country filled with ancient history, breathtaking islands, and stunning ...

The history of Greece and Crete provided an inspiring environment for studying and experiencing on site everything that had already evoked the ...

As Greece feels the impact of overtourism due to rising visitor numbers, it’s still possible to find idyllic, lesser-visited ...