The Rise And Fall Of Europe's First Advanced Civilisation | Island Of The Minotaur | All Out History

The Minoans were the first advanced civilization in Europe, possessing immense palaces, beautiful art and a developed writing system. But so much that we know about these people come from the legends of greek myth. What is the real history behind the Minoans?

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[troianoleonardo]

As a Minoan archaeologist, I would like to clarify that Sir Arthur Evans did not stumble across Knossos, nor did the site beg the British archaeologist to excavate it, as presented in this show. Excavations at the palace had begun many years earlier, in 1877, led by the Greek archaeologist Minos Kalokairinos, but were stopped by the Turkish authorities who controlled the area at the time. Evans, having learned of an important site there, bought the rural property where the palace is located, using both his economic and Englishman privileges.

[soitgoes]

As someone who is half Minotaur I approve this video.

[timcargile]

Bethany Hughes and whover did the audio/soundtrack deserve awards for this documentary. Videographer also. The whole crew for this doc deserves many kudos, IMHO.

[mihailiordache]

Great presentation! The beautiful narrator fits perfectly in the context of the ancient cretans architecture. I left my heart with the narrator.

[theobserver]

This is a top-notch documentary, except for the sudden loud "music". You get me all relaxed and then you scare the shit out of me.

[lakrids-pibe]

Pasiphaë hiding inside a fake cow reminds me of Ace Ventura hiding in a rhino.

I'm looking forward to the Ace Ventura sequel about his monster son.

[maurasawyer]

Love this video! Her presentation is superb!! Thank you!

[mikesnyder]

My second time watching and enjoying this wonderful presentation. My wife and I visited Santorini and the thought that Crete was so close (and at age 75) not being able to travel to that island was such a disappointment. Thanks again for a lovely visual feast.

[garlicbreathandfarts]

I live in Albania, near the Greek border. Lots of ancient stuff went on here that is undocumented.

[woodygilson]

The presenter's narration is terrific, and the photography is excellent. The sites, the artifacts, the latest scholarship, the unanswered questions, and the most interesting speculations on a fascinating culture. This documentary is the total package. Bravo.

[oes]

I don't understand why she keeps calling the Minoans prehistoric. They had a system of writing - it just hasn't been deciphered yet.

[Colin-Fenix]

She does toss in a disclaimer, after the fact, that the story she is presenting is theory, but since the majority of the drama is presents the theory as if it were fact, this is just more historical fiction portraying one theory and ignoring the many other possibilities.

[Will-llgv]

What’s just as amazing as this wonderful story of the Minoans and the ancients activities, is our host Bettany’s incredible makeover very nice. Thank you

[lq]

Have to go to Crete now that I have heard and seen such a great presentation. Love the presenter, the narration and music, so captivating

[hae-jungaliciakoh]

The music is amazing! ---- enhances the wonderful contents.

[rubenjames]

Excellent documentary. Very well done, has information in it that I haven't heard before.

[troianoleonardo]

I think it is necessary to explain well the events that followed after the eruption. People tend to overestimate its impact. Minoan civilization was not (!) destroyed by the eruption, as it continued to exist for centuries after the catastrophe. The eruption did not happen overnight. There were earthquakes, and people evacuated their homes. Some even returned to cities, like Akrotiri, to collect their belongings. You won't find dead bodies there, as in Pompeii. They went back and even tried to put some walls up again. When the volcano began to erupt, people got on boats and fled, and probably many went to Crete. This indeed may have caused some turmoil, as a migratory wave is never something simple. The tsunami wasn't enough to level the island, but it sure was something to watch. The noise of the eruption was heard even in Egypt. But, the climatic crisis and food scarcity caused by the volcano would not last more than two years and the Minoans stood firm and some settlements even show signs of prosperity. The greatest consequence would have been a religious drama or a deep disappointment with the deities since the natural world was for them the supernatural world, and vice-versa. So religious changes certainly took place, on a scale not yet fully understood. Some indicative signs are the Palaikastro Kouros, the two instances where apparently human sacrifice took place, and MOST importantly, changes in burial practices.

[MarkConnely]

I enjoyed this immensely. A high quality presentation of the fascinating Minoan civilization. My understanding is improved, and I am edified for having watched it.

[zoeye]

I think the best part of this for me was as she was going over the tablets and gave the names of oxen. Sounds like names we give our animals today. Lol

[yvonneoancea]

I've watched this video 4 times. I will probably watch it again after some time. It's wonderful. I keep searching for and watching historical documentaries made by Bettany Hughs. I've become a fan. So serious and professional and yet so exciting