The eruption of Santorini has long been linked to the fall of the Minoans. Does the evidence really support this conclusion, ...

In 1950 the Santorini volcano experienced its last eruption, closing a cycle of volcanic activity that had begun in 1939.

Why were the Minoans a successful culture? Although the Minoans became wealthy through agriculture and fishing, trade was their main source of wealth. What was the Minoans most famous victory? In ...

Trade was the source of wealth for them. Trade with Egypt and Syria was conducted through ships they built. Which best explains why Minoan civilization was able to develop its rich culture? Could you ...

Perhaps the inspiration for Atlantis, Minoan civilization born on the island of Crete spread throughout the Mediterranean before it mysteriously collapsed. Many myths and legends of Crete center ...

As residents flee the Greek Island of Santorini after a spate of tremors earlier this month, we look back at a catastrophic ...