What Does The Minotaur Legend Tells Us About The Minoans | Island Of The Minotaur | Odyssey

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Published 2021-04-16

Just over 100 years ago, English archaeologist Arthur Evans went to the 'Minotaur's Island' to explore the roots of this myth and discovered instead a sophisticated Bronze Age civilisation that had been lost to history for thousands of years.

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All Comments (21)

@florianpierredumont4775 2 years ago

Bettany Hughes is like a goddess Hera telling us the story of Crete. So much knowledge and wisdom, and an hypnotic voice. Truly wonderful.
@chriskelly3481 3 years ago

After more than 43 years on this planet I am finally introduced to the splendor and wonder of Knossos. Cheers. Amazing.
@massimosquecco203 3 years ago

I never grow tired of Bettany's lectures, doesn't matter if 20 y. o. or just made, What she says is always fascinating! Bring them on, bring them on....
@spookerredmenace3950 2 years ago

Bettany's lectures are so well written , brains and beauty , have always enjoyed her docs
@anasapsana824 3 years ago

I adore the Minoan art, this little left after the catastrophe... Been on the Crete and still want to get back multiple times...
@michellerhodes9910 2 years ago

Excellent. I visited Knossos and Crete over thirty years ago. It was good to revisit it with Bettany. Our tour guide at that time told us that the 'Minoans were very peaceful people' but I didn't believe it. To be as revered as they were in their time, they must have been very, very tough or very, very holy. Bettany's comments about it functioning like a monastery resonates to some degree because I have always seen it as a type of sacred island. I am glad the archaeological knowledge continues to evolve.
@mybrandnewlogin 2 years ago

Sound sync can be a real challenge sometimes.
@kevincorbin6273 8 months ago

With out a doubt this one of the best history documentaries
@Old299dfk 3 years ago

Can you reupload this please? The video is about 5 seconds behind the audio.
@realjaxon 3 years ago

I have a passion for ancient and not so ancient history. I can't get enough of it.
@rickmcdonald1557 1 year ago

I've always been a huge fan of Bettany and highly admire her and anything she narrates and guides us through ancient history is always first class and she is so easy on the eyes also. Thanks Odyssey for keeping her busy for us~!
@kimberlyperrotis8962 2 years ago

The amount of air and light in the palaces in really attractive, and modern.
@nancyM1313 1 year ago

Never tire of this documentary. Thanks Bethany.
@ckl8a 2 years ago

43:33 look, its the first frowny face emoji
@ZagZagSama 3 years ago

I love how the purple chromatic aberration in the shots correlate with the purple dye what made the minoan culture rich. Quite poetic even if it was unintentional.
@Galantus1964 1 year ago

Gosh she is absolutely amazing as story teller,, and quite lovely to look at aswell.. and she still is to this day
@khiggins8733 1 year ago

10:42 To hell with the Minioans ! She is one fine bird !
@nedspeak 2 years ago

It is a joy to watch your history. And your voice is so captivating in describing what is being shown. Ancient history and beauty combined. You make it easy to keep ones attention. Thank you.
@johngolding7182 1 year ago

It didn't matter that the sound was out of sync, I couldn't take my eyes off Bettany
@mariaksimidis 3 years ago

Hi, could you please re-upload this video?🙏🏻 the audio is out of sync and makes it hard to watch.