Greece, one of the world’s oldest civilizations, traces its history back to at least 7000 BCE, when Neolithic settlements ...

Many myths and legends of Crete center around King Minos, son of the god ... ancient Crete during this time. This finding seems to suggest that either there were no serious threats to the island ...

The island has had an important role in the Mediterranean at many times, both ancient and ... powerful of the Greek gods, in the Dikteon Cave in the mountains of central Crete.

About 2,500 years ago Greece was one of the most important places in the ancient world ... t live on mainland Greece but on the nearby island of Crete, between 2200BC and 1450BC.

Recently, more and more foreign authors have been turning to ancient Greece to get inspiration for their novels.

About 2,500 years ago Greece was one of the most important places in the ancient world ... t live on mainland Greece but on the nearby island of Crete, between 2200BC and 1450BC.

This Greek island was deemed to have the world's best beach by Tripadvisor - but there's much more to explore too.

A five-star haven on Greece’s largest island ... of Ancient Greek mythology, which continues to capture the popular imagination, is that of the Labyrinth of Knossos. Set on Crete, it was ...

but delicious food and ancient ruins to explore. The Greek island of Crete is perfect for holidaymakers and Chania on the northwest coast of Crete is known for its stunning beaches.