For hundreds of years experts have been trying to find answers as to how the great Minoan civilization of Crete came to an ...

The ancient Minoan palace of Zominthos on Crete, located at a height of 1,200 meters, shows that Minoans were highlanders too ...

The Palaces of Knossos, Malia, and Zakros are all Bronze Age Minoan palace complexes that offer a singular experience, allowing tourists to glimpse into the lives of the ancient peoples ...

Jack Fuller: 'In Pursuit of "True Cretans" and "Minoan Palaces": a History of the Excavations at Palaikastro, Crete 1902-2015.' ...

El Argar had a centralized system for the production and distribution of its pottery vessels and clay objects, all made from material sourced from a single location ...

Best hotels in Crete, from family-friendly resorts to mountain retreats - Greece's largest island offers every kind of ...

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.

Udai Bilas Palace in Udaipur is another magical place that offers a stunning lake view and a boat ride service on the gorgeous Gaibsagar Lake along with sophisticated ...

But there are also quite a few, little-known palaces, that were once magnificent during the Middle Ages and were also discarded. Some were abandoned because of fire or war and others just fell out ...

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 ...