Tag: Crete

Battle of Crete

Battle of Crete: Letter to My Grandmother

During this week in 1941, my parents’ families on the island of Crete—including my teen-aged father and his parents woke

May 21, 2026
Wine

Wine From Crete: A Four Thousand Year Old Tradition

Sea air, music, dancing, the food and the wine: That’s what enters the mind when you talk about Crete. Wine

May 15, 2026

Greece Sees Record Airport Passenger Growth During First Quarter of 2026

Official statistical data published by Greece’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) shows passenger traffic across the country’s airports increased by 7.6%

April 28, 2026
Greek Easter

Greek Easter Daydreaming: A Short Film by Theo Papadoulakis

When Theo Papadoulakis was asked to create a series of videos to promote tourism to Crete, he did what he

April 6, 2026

Read the Journey: Introducing My Very Own Hand-Harvested Cretan Dictamos and Mountain Tea

Following a health crisis and at the suggestion of my doctor, I took a deep dive into the world of

March 13, 2026

On This Day February 13, 1944: Assassination of Cretan Hero Who Fought Fascism

The invading Nazis faced resistance even before they landed on the island of Crete with locals waiting below falling parachutists

February 13, 2026

“I shall not disgrace the sacred weapons”

An old black-and-white photograph began circulating on social media that caught my attention. At first glance, it looks like any

November 12, 2025

Collective Memory and the Blood Feud in Crete

With a vendetta killing between two warring families that left two dead and made international headlines recently in the Cretan

November 10, 2025

On This Day November 8, 1866: Arkadi Monastery Holocaust, Cretans Pay Ultimate Price for Freedom

One of the bloodiest events in modern Greek history took place at the historic Monastery of Arkadi in central Crete

November 8, 2025

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