A Rambling Writer Rerun: Crete, part 21: Sacred Symbols and Shrines
A last tour of the Iraklion Museum of Archaeology, with an eye on the artifacts of sacred symbols and shrines. NOTE: Of course, Thor and
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A Rambling Writer Rerun: Crete, part 20: The Minoan Earth Goddess
Treasures in the Iraklion Museum of Archaeology illustrate the story of the ancient goddess of nature and fertility. NOTE: Of course, Thor and I had
A Rambling Writer Rerun: Crete, part 19: Minoan Burial Practices
Join Thor and me as we visit a Minoan cemetery and admire the painted larnakes — earthenware caskets — and grave offerings in museums on
A Rambling Writer Rerun: Crete, part 18: Minoan Frescoes
Join Thor and me as we marvel at the glorious, joyful images capturing slices of life in the vanished Minoan culture. NOTE: Of course, Thor
A Rambling Writer Rerun: Crete, part 17: Iraklion Museum, Architecture & Art
We continue our tour of the fabulous Museum of Archaeology with a focus on architecture, pottery development, and other arts. NOTE: Of course, Thor and
A Rambling Writer Rerun: Crete, Part 16: Iraklion Museum of Archaeology, Early Minoans
We’re back on Crete, at the world’s finest collection of Minoan artifacts, in the Iraklion museum. We’ll start with the oldest artifacts, from Neolilthic to the
A Rambling Writer Rerun: Crete, part 14: A Tour of Knossos, concluded
After a break for a drink in the shade, we’re back to finish our tour of the labyrinth! NOTE: Of course, Thor and I had to
A Rambling Writer Rerun: Crete, part 12: Early Finds in the Iraklion Archaeology Museum
Join Thor and me as we admire the foundations of the Minoan culture on Crete. NOTE: Of course, Thor and I had to make another trip
A Rambling Writer Rerun: Crete, part 11: Knossos and Archaeological Treasures
Join Thor and me for an introduction to the reconstructed Minoan site of Knossos, with some peeks at related treasures in the Iraklion Museum of
The Rambling Writer Returns to Crete, part 20: The Minoan Earth Goddess
Treasures in the Iraklion Museum of Archaeology illustrate the story of the ancient goddess of nature and fertility. NOTE: This is a rerun due to