Minoans: History and Culture (Documentary)

The Minoans were an ancient civilization that flourished mainly on the island of Crete from 3200 to 1100 B.C. Today, they are known for their advanced art and architecture with impressive complexes like the one at Knossos. Their society was prosperous, with a strong emphasis on maritime activities and a rich cultural life. Though their civilization eventually declined, their influence on later Greek culture remained significant. 00:00 - 00:43 Intro 00:44 - 03:14 Archaeology 03:15 - 04:34 Origins 04:35 - 07:45 Landscape & Agriculture 07:46 - 12:58 Prepalatial Period 12:59 - 15:09 Protopalatial Period 15:10 - 20:23 Palaces & Society 20:24 - 23:38 Writing 23:39 - 23:59 End of Protopalatial Period 24:00 - 31:27 Neo-Palatial Period 31:28 - 38:24 Knossos 38:25 - 39:38 Mallia 39:39 - 40:54 Phaistos 40:55 - 42:01 Zakros 42:02 - 42:33 Notable Towns 42:34 - 43:10 Neighbours 43:11 - 44:04 Cycladic People 44:05 - 46:16 Mycenaeans 46:17 - 46:35 Anatolia 46:36 - 47:05 Cyprus 47:06 - 47:50 Levant 47:51 - 49:39 Egypt 49:40 - 53:59 Minoan ''Empire''? 54:00 - 55:48 Thera Eruption 55:49 - 1:02:58 Last Palatial and Postpalatial Period 1:02:59 - 1:03:29 Religion 1:03:30 - 1:08:04 Religion in Towns and Palaces 1:08:05 - 1:11:54 Peak Sanctuaries 1:11:55 - 1:13:49 Cave Sanctuaries 1:13:50 - 1:14:28 Nature and Household Altars 1:14:29 - 1:18:59 Minoan Gods 1:19:00 - 1:19:33 Religious Symbols 1:19:34 - 1:22:42 Afterlife and Sacrifices 1:22:43 - 1:23:11 Art 1:23:11 - 1:23:49 Neolithic Art 1:23:50 - 1:25:58 Early Minoan Art 1:25:59 - 1:29:59 Middle Minoan Art 1:30:00 - 1:33:29 Late Minoan Art 1:33:30 - 1:40:10 Frescoes 1:40:11 - 1:41:32 Mycenaean Period Art 1:41:33 - 1:42:57 Postpalatial Art 1:42:58 - 1:44:37 Epilogue Music kindly provided by: Farya Faraji: ‪‪@faryafaraji‬ Stefanos Krasopoulis/Στέφανος Κρασοπούλης: ‪‪@stefanoskrasopoulis‬ and Epidemic Sound A Big Thank You to my Patreon members: Robert G. Ferrick You can follow me on Patreon if you want: https://www.patreon.com/historicaladventure Main Sources: -L.Vance Watrous, 'Minoan Crete: An Introduction' -Rodney Castleden, 'Minoans: Life in Bronze Age Crete' Additional Sources: -Silvia Ferrara & Judith Weingarten, 'Cretan Hieroglypic seals and script: A view from the east' -S.Davis, 'Cretan Hieroglyphics: The end of a quest?' -Thomas G. Palaima & Elizabeth Sikkenga, 'Linear A-Linear B' -Nanno Marinatos, 'Minoan Religion: Ritual, Image, and Symbol' #history #documentary #minoans