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The Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the ancient civilizations continues with a video on the history of the Minoans. Emerging from the crystal-blue waters of the Mediterranean, the island of Crete was home to one of the most advanced civilizations of the ancient world — the Minoans. Long before classical Greece, the Minoans built palaces like Knossos and Phaistos, dominated sea trade across the Aegean, and inspired myths of King Minos and the Labyrinth. Yet their real story is even more fascinating than legend. In this video, we explore two millennia of Cretan prehistory — from the humble Neolithic villages and Prepalatial communities to the magnificent palatial complexes and flourishing trade networks that reached Egypt and Asia Minor. We’ll uncover the mysteries of Linear A, examine Minoan art and religion, and trace the civilization’s decline as Mycenaean Greeks took over the island. Join us as we journey through the labyrinth of Minoan Crete — a land of merchants, artisans, and myths that shaped the very foundations of Greek civilization.
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Script: Christos Nicolaou
Animation: Arb Paninken http://bit.ly/2Ow3oC8
Narration: Liam Taylor
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Production Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound: http://www.epidemicsound.com
00:00:00 - Crete, Myth & the Minoan Question
00:02:58 - Who Are the “Minoans”? Evans & the Name
00:05:06 - Prepalatial Crete: Settlements, Seals & Social Change
00:07:55 - Rise of the Palaces: Knossos, Phaistos, Malia
00:11:34 - Neopalatial Peak: Trade Networks & the “Thalassocracy” Debate
00:15:01 - Society, Art & Religion: Bulls, Frescoes, Peak Sanctuaries
00:18:43 - Decline & Mycenaean Takeover: From Linear A to Linear B
00:21:10 - Legacy of the Minoans & Closing Remarks
Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eRftPKtrckC571kV_gF95Y6ykA_7K06puYDDKbu91KA/edit?usp=sharing
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