How peaceful were the Minoans, really? Why did they leave behind no iconography of war, no murals of battles, no towering ...

In Greek mythology, Daedalus was commissioned by King Minos to build the labyrinth to imprison the Minotaur, a terrible beast ...

While Athens and Sparta dominate the history book, there are lesser-known ancient Greek city-states that contributed to Greek ...

One of the best ways to explore mainland Greece is under your own steam, through the myriad activities on offer here. There ...

The civilization of the Mycenaeans was very advanced, as from the Bronze Age they constructed impressive 'Cyclopean' ...

A labyrinth of massive columns and beautiful frescoes, the Palace of Knossos is a testament to the sophistication of the Minoan civilization ... mythical Minotaur of King Minos.

New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art (the Met) is home to one of the world’s most spectacular collections of art, sculpture, and artifacts. The museum offers a wide array of exhibits spread across ...

They may be descendants of the ancient Minoan civilization, named Keftiu by the Egyptians ... Later, during the reign of King David, the Philistines were subdued after some wars, but probably stayed ...

Joe Exotic is a married man. The "Tiger King" star announced his marriage to husband Jorge Flores Maldonado, whom he met while serving time for a murder-for-hire plot that landed him behind bars ...