the Mediterranean island of Crete that would come to dominate the seas.

Although they left behind a plentiful supply of artifacts, palaces, and

artwork, it was not until its rediscovery in the modern age that they were

finally called the Minoans. While we know comparatively little about their

society, it is glaringly apparent that they played a vital role in the commerce

of the ancient world and the development of modern Europe. Despite these

unanswered questions, archaeologists believe that a volcanic eruption and

monstrous tsunami buried the secrets of the Minoan civilization for a millennia.

On this episode we discuss the lost empire of the Minoans.