We know him as one of the heroes of the Trojan war, a mighty ruler of Crete that supported the Achaean cause with a fleet of 80 ships. But who was really Idomeneus, and...
Ancient Greeks did not know their Minoan predecessors as “Minoan”, but rather used a term “Eteocretans”, meaning “true Cretans”. In...
Telamonian Ajax is known as one of the greatest heroes of the Trojan war. In this video, we go through the early life of the prince of Salamis. PATREON – Please...
In this video, we go through the complete history of the Minoan civilization, from the early communities of the Pre-palatial period, all the way to the rise and fall of...
In this video, we go through the complete history of Phrygia, from its mythological beginnings, legends of Midas and Gordians, the Trojan war, all the way to its...
In this episode, we go through the reign of king Midas, during whose time Phrygia reached the peak of its power and influence, but also ultimately collapsed before the...
King Sarpedon of Lycia was among the most distinguished heroes of the Trojan war. In this episode, we go through life and reign of the legendary Lycian ruler, from his...
In this episode, we cover the fall of the Minoan civilization, from the Thera volcanic eruption to the Mycenaean takeover of Crete c. 1450 BCE. PATREON – Please...
The Minoan civilization is famed for its rich architecture, art and economic wealth they achieved throughout the Bronze Age. What differed the Minoan from the other...
King Orestes of Mycenae represents the most intriguing and influential post-Trojan war ruler of the Mycenaean Greece. In this episode, we go through the aftermath of the...