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Feb 18 Blog

Who Were the Minoans?

Crete’s Minoan civilization has long been considered Europe’s first great Bronze Age society. But who were the Minoans? A recent DNA study suggests that the Minoan civilization comprised of local Europeans rather than outsiders.

Oct 21 Blog

Minoan Woman’s Bones Found in Crete

By: Jonathan Laden

The box-shaped stone tomb holds a nearly intact female skeleton, as well as jewelry indicating the wealth of its occupant. The jewelry included costumes made […]

Feb 27 Blog

The Fabulous World of Agamemnon

By: Biblical Archaeology Society Staff

Treasures of the Mycenaeans are on display in Karlsruhe, Germany, in an exhibition titled Mycenae—the Fabulous World of Agamemnon.

Oct 30 Blog

Phaistos Disk Deciphered? Not Likely, Say Scholars

By: Robin Ngo

A Bronze Age artifact that has eluded decipherment for over a century has finally been decoded—so claims linguist Gareth Owens. This article presents reactions by Aegean Bronze Age script experts.

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