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United Nations World Tourism Organization Crowns 55 “Best Tourism Villages” for 2024
The UNWTO's "Best Tourism Villages" initiative recognizes rural destinations prioritizing sustainability and cultural preservation.
Water Ways Through the Ages: Heraklion’s Quest for Water
Heraklion's water history spans Minoan, Venetian, and Ottoman civilizations, each shaping its management systems with aqueducts, fountains, and cisterns.
Call for Participation: Youth Exchange on Historical Memory in Germany
Apply now for the Youth Exchange on Historical Memory in Düsseldorf, Germany! Explore shared history, meet new people, and develop intercultural skills. Deadline: October 8th.
Rice Cultivation in Messara Plain: A Story of Ambition and Adaptation
The history of now abandoned rice cultivation in Crete's Messara Plain, a tale of ambition, challenges, and adaptation.
The Cretan Landscape: A Tapestry of Diversity
Explore the unique Cretan landscape, shaped by centuries of human interaction with nature. Discover the 'katouna system', 'mitata', monasteries, and the renowned Cretan diet