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Web Sites in Category History
Across Crete - About the first travellers to Crete, their adventures and discoveries, presented in a series of 3 books, with travelogues of the eighteenth and nineteenth century. Online ordering option.
Battle for Crete - A history of New Zealand's part in the Battle for Crete in May 1941. Told through the voices, records and photographs of those who were there. Includes maps, a day by day account, an essay on historiographical controversies, various statistical indicies and photographs from the 60th anniversary commemorations.
Battle of Crete 1941 - A historical account of the German invasion of Crete in May 1941, including images, brief biographies of the key figures in the battle and links to outside sources.
Battle Of Crete in World War II 1941 - International Coordinating Committee for the Recognition of 'The Battle of Crete' as a National Day for Hellenes. [requires ActiveX]
Coins of 1896-1906 Crete - Images and brief descriptions of coins in Crete from 1896-1906.
Grace Notes: Crete - An outlined history of Ancient Crete with historical comments on the character of the people, including excerpts from the works of Polybius.
History of Crete - Provides a brief record, easily separated into categories, covering the Lithic age to the Turkish occupation.
The Cities of Ancient Crete - A list of 147 cities of ancient Crete, with short descriptions for each one, based on mythology and history. The site contains both English and Greek language descriptions.
The 11th Day - The Battle Of Crete - A documentary film highlighting the WWII invasion of Crete by the Germans. The website currently includes the film trailer as well as a photo gallery.
The History of Crete and the Region of Sfakia - A concise history of Crete and its impact on Greece ranging from the days of myth to the present.
The History of Plumbing - A brief history of the Minoan culture and their contributions to the field of plumbing and sewage.
The Kouklakis-Angavanakis Family - A family genealogy with original photographs and a historical background.
The Minoan Culture - An introduction to the most ancient history of Greece, which begins with the Asian culture on the island of Crete, the Minoans.
Wall Paintings on Crete - Ben van Dongen presents a selection of frescos from Byzantine churches, including a review of the main themes and photographs.
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Science > Social Sciences > Archaeology > Periods and Cultures > Minoan and Mycenaean
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