A labyrinth of massive columns and beautiful frescoes, the Palace of Knossos is a testament to the sophistication of the Minoan civilization that disappeared sometime in the 14th century.

One of the longest-enduring symbols of Ancient Greek mythology, which continues to capture the popular imagination, is that of the Labyrinth of Knossos. Set on Crete, it was commissioned by King ...

In one popular myth, Minos demands that Athens send 14 Athenian youths to Crete to be sacrificed to the fearsome Minotaur, a half-man, half-bull, who dwelled in the labyrinth on the island.