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Explores the history of the Palace of Knossos, including a civilization, excavation process, and more.

During World War II a youth in Crete joins the underground and becomes involved in dangerous missions against the Nazi occupation troops.

Discusses the archaeological excavations of ancient Crete and what they have revealed about life there between 3000 B.C. and 1100 B.C.

A dying archaeologist gives Sam Grant his notebook, written in Ancient Greek, with his last request being that Sam keeps them safe, but when the KGB, the CIA, and the SIS begin to seek out Sam and the information he holds, he decides to travel to Greece to piece together the clues that could lead to an invaluable, ancient treasure.

Describes the discovery and excavation of Knossos by the archeologist Sir Arthur Evans and what the site revealed about the Minoan civilization that flourished on the island of Crete from about 3000 to 1150 B.C.

A photo-illustrated overview of ancient Greek culture, Mount Olympus, the Parthenon, and marine archaeology presented through fictional journal entries about the excavation of an ancient shipwreck off the coast of Crete. Also includes a glossary and list of further resources.