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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. The Kouklakis-Angavanakis Family A family genealogy with original photographs and a historical background. Wall Paintings on Crete Ben van Dongen presents a selection of frescos from Byzantine churches, including a review of the main themes and photographs. The History of Plumbing A brief history of the Minoan culture and their contributions to the field of plumbing and sewage. 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. 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. Coins of 1896-1906 Crete Images and brief descriptions of coins in Crete from 1896-1906. 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. 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. |
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