Nikos Kazantzakis
Nikos Kazantzakis, a renowned Greek writer, his Cretan roots, and the profound impact of his novels and philosophical essays on modern Greek literature.
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Stefanos Xanthoudides
Pioneering archaeologist focused on Early Minoan Mesara tombs and post-Minoan sites like Dreros. Co-founder of the Heraklion Museum.
Giuseppe Gerola
Italian historian Gerola documented Venetian monuments in Crete. His five-volume work "Monumenti Veneti" is a cornerstone of Cretan historical research.
John Pendlebury
John Pendlebury, archaeologist and war hero, devoted his life to unraveling Crete's history and defending the island during World War II.