Where's the Minotaur?

Legend has it that King Minos' son was a half-man, half-bull monster who preys on young people, kept hidden in the underground labyrinth of the Palace.

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Cruising the Aegean Sea: Crete

April 3rd 2009
The Republic of Crete? This is the biggest of all Greek islands and Heraklion is the capital. From the port, it is just a few minutes to the city center where protests or rallies seem to be the order of the day. Our guide warned us about it, while at the same time telling us that we would be heading straight for the Palace of the Knossos before coming back to explore the ... read more

Europe » Greece » Crete » Heraklion

Greece achieved its independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1829. During the second half of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century, it gradually added neighboring islands and territories, most with Greek-speaking populations. In Worl... ... read more

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