As the southernmost island, most of the development and industry in Crete is on the northern side of the island, leaving its ...

The historic Club of Vraka-Wearers of Crete brought festive joy to Greece's Ministry of Tourism on Christmas Eve, singing ...

An Ancient Greek custom from Samos island allowed for theft during Hermes’ festival, linking piracy, ritual, and survival in ...

Excavations at Knossos exposed a dazzling Minoan world of palaces, ritual spectacle, and far-reaching sea connections, then a sudden age of disaster. After Thera’s eruption and island-wide turmoil, ...

Profession of faith, political statement or simple fashion accessory, the ancient symbol is a way for individuals to say ...

Social media users praised the scene in the viral clip, with one saying "it's like shopping and sightseeing" at same time.

Archaeologists have unearthed India's largest circular stone labyrinth, dating back nearly 2,000 years to the Satavahana ...

From river rinses to oil-and-strigil scrapes, ancient grooming mixed health, ritual, and social life into daily survival. in ...

In the year ahead, we’re excited about the places only now getting recognized for their unique culinary offerings, as well as ...

Crete’s sheer size can make deciding where to go a little daunting. This guide can help you decide which side of the island—from its rugged west to its less explored eastern reaches—is right for you.

With famous museums, dazzling beaches, and ancient ruins, Crete's two sides promise a memorable trip. Arturas Kerdokas, 500px/Getty Images For the Greeks, Crete is megalonissos—the big island—and true ...

For the Greeks, Crete is megalonissos—the big island—and true to that designation it packs plenty of stunning scenery and cultural marvels. The fifth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, it is ...