Nov. 22, 2017 – Many of our ideas about Minoan civilization—drawn largely from the ruins of Knossos—are, at least in part, products of artful imagination. Some three decades ago—an eye blink in archaeological time—I looked out over the ancient ruins of Knossos in Crete, accompanied by a bus-load of tourists and a voluble guide. Here … Continue reading ‘Restoring the Minoans: Elizabeth Price and Sir Arthur Evans’ Review: The Invention of Civilization