Hania, an Open-Air Film Set
The island of Crete is attracting an increasing number of both domestic and international film productions, with the region of Hania a particular cinematic favorite.
Crete’s Lasithi Plateau: Land of Zeus and Windmills
The birthplace of the greatest of the gods is home today to…
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The Dockyards of Hania and the Last of the Boatbuilders
In a Venetian-era shipshed on the waterfront, a centuries-old craft survives, thanks…
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What We Know About the Minoan Civilization
The ancient Minoans were once described by the historian Will Durant as…
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In Sir Arthur Evans’ Footsteps at the Palace of Knossos
Exploring the Palace of Knossos brings both Minoan Crete and the fascinating…
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Mitata: the Origins of Cretan Cheesemaking
The different varieties of cheese commonly served all over Crete stem from…
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The Cretan Art of Celebration
On Crete, there’s an art to celebrating that’s rooted not only in…
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A History of Crete: New Book Explores 6000 Years of Life on Great Isle
Where does the Cretan patriotism come from? Author of A History of…
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Tambakaria: Hania’s Abandoned Tanneries Get a New Lease on Life
A government move to protect long-abandoned tanneries from destruction has opened a…
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