Zeus, gods of gods, in greek mythology, has a special link with Crete Grown up on the island, protected by Curetes and feeded by sacred goat
History
Dorian period of Crete. Dorian invasions in 1104 B.C. and rise of cretan cities. Dorian public organisation, education, religion
About 5.7 million years old footprints discovered in Crete. They can suggest hominin evolved in Europe earlier than in Africa
In the Mycenaean era, Crete is only a mere dependence of the continent. Mergers had to occur between Cretan and Acheans, but in spite of this contribution of new elements, the island gives nothing more original in artistic subjec
The neopalatial period 1750 B.C.E. and 1490 B.C.E. The neopalatial period is not uniform: so the new palaces know a…
The first palaces of protopalatial minoan period are Knossos, Phaistos and Malia are situated in the most fertile plains of the island, allowing their owners the accumulation of wealth, in particular agricultural,
Prepalatial period in Crete, also called Pre-Palace, Copper Age or Early Bronze Age. The initiation of Crete the arts of metals. Egypt seems too distant to exercise a big influence at that time.
During Neolithic period, colonization of Crete was made since Anatolia and Asia Minor. A theory which leans on the sea level at that ice age period.
Crete between war world 1 and war world 2 Agrarian reforms and country economic reflation. After the exodus of Asia…
World war 2 history of Crete. From Battle of Crete, in may 1941, to cretan resistance and liberation from nazi