Crete, the largest of the Greek islands, is famous for its rich history and cultural heritage. Out of its many traditions, ...

She connected this sentiment to her hobby of making “archaeology-inspired” pottery, such as mugs with Minoan octopus motifs. Stuart Fleming, a former employee of the museum, also added that he found ...

Like many other Minoan octopus vases, the vase featured a detailed design of the octopus, a sea creature that was a common motif in their art. The designs reveal not only how skilled Minoan ...

Homeowners of that decade embraced co-ordinating prints across their upholstery and soft furnishings, often in busy patterns and loud floral motifs. This bright bedroom featured in early 1980s style ...

This ancient site was the center of the Minoan civilization, known for its advanced architecture and cultural achievements. Featuring intricate corridors, vibrant frescoes, and storied ruins ...

For hundreds of years historians, geologists, scientists and archaeologists have been trying to discover how Minoan civilization came to an end. Credit: w_lemay. CC BY 2.0/flickr For hundreds of years ...

Zominthos is the only mountaintop Minoan settlement ever to have been excavated and is still yielding groundbreaking information. Credit: Archaeological Institute of America The ancient Minoan palace ...

Fashion label Hemu draws inspiration from ancient Liangzhu culture. Image via China Daily. Rather than relying on ancient motifs, designers drew from Ming Dynasty mamianqun skirts and Yuan Dynasty ...