Heraklion, the capital of the Greek island of Crete, is an ancient city that perhaps is under-appreciated for its many ...

The Cretan War, which lasted for over two decades, began on June 23rd in the year 1645—just under four centuries ago.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. With famous museums, dazzling beaches, and ancient ruins, Crete's two sides promise a memorable trip. Arturas Kerdokas, ...

An interdisciplinary team of archaeologists and topographers from the University of Rome “La Sapienza,” in close collaboration with the Ephorate of Antiquities of Heraklion, has concluded a fruitful ...

The Greek island has no lifts, no lodges, no trail maps. But for those willing to climb for their turns, it’s got miles of wide-open terrain, dependable spring snow and no crowds. By Biddle Duke From ...

Two very well preserved statuettes depicting the Greek gods Artemis and Apollo have been discovered in the ancient city of Aptera, Crete. The sculptures, which date to the first or second century AD, ...

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 ...