Nancy Manocherian's the cell theatre has announced a brand new cohort of resident artists who will be presenting a plethora ...

There are many amazing archaeological sites in Attica, home to the capital of Greece, Athens, that remain relatively unknown, even to Greeks.

If you’ve failed to plan your summer holiday this year, fear not. There are still plenty of cruises a short flight away to ...

The ancient Greeks on Crete may have cheated the Romans by exporting "knock-off" versions of their highly prized raisin wine.

Planning a European summer vacation that works for everyone from toddlers to grandparents feels impossible, doesn’t it? You ...

Crete, the largest Greek island, has been producing wine for thousands of years. Archaeological evidence from Myrtos suggests ...

ATHENS, May 17 (Xinhua) -- A replica of the famous Dolphin Mural at the Knossos archaeological site on Greece's Crete island was damaged on Friday due to strong winds in the area, the Greek ...

The ivory scepter with the longest Linear A inscription known, found in Knossos. Credit: A. Kanta et al. The object was uncovered in one of the rooms of a Neopalatial-phase building (1700-1450 BCE) ...

For a taste of ancient history, the Palace of Knossos — believed to be Europe’s oldest city — lets you step back into the world of the Minoans. Of course, no trip to Crete is complete ...

In 2024, the Palace of Knossos on the island of Crete witnessed a surge in tourism, with the number of visitors exceeding one million and surpassing the previous record set in 2019, according to SKAI.

One of the longest-enduring symbols of Ancient Greek mythology, which continues to capture the popular imagination, is that of the Labyrinth of Knossos. Set on Crete, it was commissioned by King ...