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 ...

Fast food stalls from the Minoan Civilization were found on Thera island (modern-day Santorini). An ancient grill for souvlaki from Akrotiri. Credit: Wikimedia Commons/ Public domain Fast food is not ...

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 ...

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 ...