Arts & Culture
Minoan sites seek UNESCO Recognition
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The Greek government is working to have the Minoan sites in Crete included as a UNESCO World Heritage site. They submitted their application earlier this year and just had a site visit.
Europe
Airport survey uncovers a 4,000 year old structure on Crete
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Archeologists have discovered a 4,000 year old structure believed to be from the Minoan civilization while surveying a hilltop in Crete intended to serve as the site of a new airport’s radar tower.
Ariadne
Spotlight on Tradition: an Introduction to Minoan Paganism
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Guest columnist Laura Perry introduces readers to the revivalist Pagan tradition, Modern Minoan Paganism.
News
Uncovering the past: Zominthos, the Hyksos, ancient beer and more
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As some Pagans and Heathens attempt to revive ancient or indigenous religions they often rely on the work of historians, primary texts and archaeologists. For this reason, when something new pops up that challenges long held academic ideas on cultural or religious practice, we pay attention. Here are some of the new(er) finds making waves in archaeological circles. Zominthos at Crete
ZOMINTHOS, Crete — In the early 80s, archaeologists found a complex structure at Zominthos in Crete. The Archaeological Institute of American maintains an active website about this site with field notes from 2005 through 2018.