New research suggests the Phaistos Disc was not an ancient text but a board game, based on evidence from design, and ...

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 ...

Crete, Greece’s largest island, is known for its historical sites, stunning scenery and local culture. Its incredible history has been shaped by civilizations dating back to the Minoans, Venetians, ...

Regularly topping travellers’ most-desired destination lists, Greece appeals because it has something for everyone; from ...

Archaeologists discovered a 2,000-year-old ancient Roman building, possibly a conservatory, with a passageway on island of Crete in Greece. Photo from the Greek Ministry of Culture and Sports ...

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 ...