Kreeta

Since the inception of Minoan archaeology, studies pertaining to tombs and tomb deposits have played seminal roles in our understanding of Minoan culture and the reconstruction of …

Of all the plans a bride makes for her wedding day, dying is not one of them. The Zampetaki mansion on the remote island of Gadvos is alive with celebration as dozens of guests …

The story of an early twentieth-century Sephardic Jewish community in the city called the "e;Jerusalem of the Balkans"e;: "e;Richly documented and a pleasure to …

The breathtaking, new escapist novel from Emma Burstall, perfect for fans of Victoria Hislop, Carol Kirkwood and Karen Swan.A magical villa. A life-changing summer...Heartbroken …

The Battle for Crete was unique. Not only does it represent the first large-scale airborne invasion but it was also the first major defence against airborne assault, the concept …

Neopalatial Crete - the 'Golden Age' of the Minoan Civilization - possessed palaces, exquisite artefacts, and iconography with pre-eminent females. While lacking in fortifications, …

The Minoan site at Bramiana in southeastern Crete provides evidence for a Bronze Age economy based on trade, agriculture, and craftwork. This publication uses a new system of …

An ethnography of a long-unbuilt mosque in Greece that explores government operations and contemporary democracy Why Not Build the Mosque? tells the story of the Greek state's …

This publication includes a detailed discussion of the pottery, the finds and their parallels, and a reconstruction of both the excavation and stratigraphy of Tholos Gamma in the …

This mini pocket Crete is perfect for travellers looking for essential information in a compact format. Written by Rough Guides' experts, it provides key details on must-see …