Can the myth of the Labyrinth of Knossos be explained by the Minoan civilization? This article examines the evidence.

Myths have had a huge influence on the world. Although they may not be true, the events of Greek myth may have taken place in ...

A five-star haven on Greece’s largest island is designed for those seeking a serene escape. Emma Loffhagen checks in ...

Crete has options galore – family-friendly resorts, boutique hotels, adults-only hideaways and luxury retreats. Top picks ...

According to legend, it was also home to the mythical Minotaur of King Minos. The site was restored ... and beat the intense afternoon heat. The ancient palace runs on seasonal hours and admission ...

The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced that archaeologists have discovered the long-lost tomb of King ...

Archaeologists discovered an unusual bronze artifact studded with holes while excavating the ancient city of Hadrianopolis in ...

Based on a myth first told in Greece over 2,500 years ago, Hadestown, now playing in Sydney, is a modern retelling of the ...

The Dispilio Tablet was discovered in a Neolithic lake settlement in Greece in 1993 and is believed to date back to 5079 BC ...

At first whiff, it sounds repulsive: sniff the essence of an ancient corpse. But researchers who indulged their curiosity in the name of science found that well-preserved Egyptian mummies actually ...

Feb. 14, 2025 — Ancient Egyptian mummified bodies smell 'woody,' 'spicy' and 'sweet', finds a new study, revealing new details about mumification ...