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The Rambling Writer Returns to Crete, part 20: The Minoan Earth Goddess

March 27, 2020 Sara Stamey 1 Comment

Treasures in the Iraklion Museum of Archaeology illustrate the story of the ancient goddess of nature and fertility. NOTE: Of…

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Posted in: General, history, mythology, Travels, Writing Process Filed under: Ariadne, Crete, earth goddess, Iraklion Museum of Archaeology, Minoans, minos, Minotaur, Sara Stamey, The Ariadne Connection, The Rambling Writer

The Rambling Writer Returns to Crete, part 19: Minoan Burial Practices

March 21, 2020 Sara Stamey 1 Comment

Join Thor and me as we visit a Minoan cemetery and admire the painted larnakes — earthenware caskets — and…

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Posted in: General, history, mythology, Travels Filed under: Armeni cemetery, Burial, Crete, Iraklion Museum of Archaeology, Larnax, Minoan, Sara Stamey, The Ariadne Connection, The Rambling Writer

The Rambling Writer Returns to Crete, part 18: Minoan Frescoes

March 13, 2020 Sara Stamey 1 Comment

Join Thor and me as we marvel at the glorious, joyful images capturing slices of life in the vanished Minoan…

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Posted in: General, history, mythology, Travels Filed under: Akrotiri, Crete, frescoes, Greek Islands, Iraklion Museum of Archaeology, Minoans, Sara Stamey, The Ariadne Connection, The Rambling Writer

The Rambling Writer Will Return Next Week

March 7, 2020 Sara Stamey Leave a comment

This week I’ve been tending to family medical issues, as I’m the one still standing. I promise my readers those…

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Posted in: General, history, mythology, Travels Filed under: Crete, Greek Islands, Minoan frescoes, Minoans, Sara Stamey, The Ariadne Connection, The Rambling Writer

The Rambling Writer Returns to Crete, part 17: Iraklion Museum, Architecture & Art

February 29, 2020 Sara Stamey 1 Comment

We continue our tour of the fabulous Museum of Archaeology with a focus on architecture, pottery development, and other arts.…

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Posted in: General, history, mythology, Travels Filed under: Crete, Greek Islands, Iraklion Museum of Archaeology, Knossos, labyrinth, Minoans, Phaestos, Sara Stamey, The Ariadne Connection, The Rambling Writer

The Rambling Writer Returns to Crete, Part 16: Iraklion Museum of Archaeology, Early Minoans

February 22, 2020 Sara Stamey 1 Comment

We’re back on Crete, at the world’s finest collection of Minoan artifacts, in the Iraklion museum. We’ll start with the…

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Posted in: General, history, mythology, Nature, Travels Filed under: Crete, Greek Islands, Iraklion Museum of Archaeology, Minoan, Neolithic, Sara Stamey, The Ariadne Connection, The Rambling Writer

The Rambling Writer Returns to Crete, part 15: Thor’s Take on the Minoans

January 21, 2020 Sara Stamey 1 Comment

It’s Thor’s turn to weigh in on our Greek rambles. After all, he’s been my hero driver and beloved companion…

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Posted in: General, history, mythology, Travels Filed under: Akrotiri, Crete, frescoes, Greek Islands, Knossos, Minoans, Sara Stamey, The Ariadne Connection, The Rambling Writer, Thor

The Rambling Writer Returns to Crete, part 14: A Tour of Knossos, concluded

Sara Stamey 1 Comment

After a break for a drink in the shade, we’re back to finish our tour of the labyrinth! NOTE: Of…

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Posted in: General, history, mythology, Travels Filed under: Crete, frescoes, Iraklion Museum of Archaeology, Knossos, Minoans, Sara Stamey, The Ariadne Connection, The Rambling Writer

The Rambling Writer Returns to Crete, part 13: A Tour of Minoan Knossos

January 17, 2020 Sara Stamey 1 Comment

Wander the restorations of the labyrinthine palace-complex of ancient Knossos with Thor and me! NOTE: Of course, Thor and I…

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Posted in: General, history, mythology, Travels, Writing Process Filed under: Crete, Greek Islands, Iraklion Museum, Knossos, Minoans, Sara Stamey, Sir Arthur Evans, Snake goddess, The Ariadne Connection, The Rambling Writer

The Rambling Writer Returns to Crete, part 12: Early Finds in the Iraklion Archaeology Museum

January 11, 2020 Sara Stamey 1 Comment

Join Thor and me as we admire the foundations of the Minoan culture on Crete. NOTE: Of course, Thor and…

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Posted in: General, history, mythology, Travels, Writing Process Filed under: Crete, earth goddess, Iraklion Museum of Archaeology, Knossos, Minoans, Neolithic tools, Sara Stamey, seal stones, The Ariadne Connection, The Rambling Writer

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