How peaceful were the Minoans, really? Why did they leave behind no iconography of war, no murals of battles, no towering ...

Miraculous births of figures like Jesus, Horus, Heracles, and Alexander the Great are found in ancient myths across different ...

In fact, Vice President Kamala Harris had discussed plans for what to do in the event of Biden's sudden death—i.e., which ...

One of David’s first forays into voiceover was playing two minor roles—con artist Minos and royal King Zahbar—on the 1994 “Aladdin” series, set one year after the events of the 1992 film.

King Eurystheus ordered Heracles to capture the Cretan Bull and bring it to him as part of his seventh labor. Prince Minos sought a sign from Poseidon to confirm his right to rule Crete.

Astronomers are able to predict eclipses far into the future with increasing precision thanks to records being kept for ...

IF you’re looking for a quieter place to travel to this summer, look no further than Greece. Many flock to the sunshine spot for the warm weather and gorgeous scenery, and it tends to be ...

A Greek guest at a Lebanese wedding navigates cultural quirks, dance floor expectations, and unexpected philosophical detours ...

only to be imprisoned in his own maze by King Minos of Crete. To escape, Daedalus used feathers and wax to fashion wings for himself and his son, Icarus. Exalting in the joy of flight, Icarus ...

According to legend, it was also home to the mythical Minotaur of King Minos. The site was restored extensively by the famous archaeologist Arthur Evans in the early 1900s. Since then, it has ...

King Minos sacrifices the 'required' virgins to the Minotaur. As his wife lies dying, she confesses that her daughter has a twin she has secreted to avoid giving one of the girls to the Minotaur.