From the worship of a powerful Mother Goddess to the sacred symbolism of bulls, snakes, and the iconic labrys, this episode explores how the Minoans honored their gods through mountaintop sanctuaries, cave rituals, and elaborate ceremonies. Discover what remains of their rituals — and what has been lost to time.

This is Chronica Arcana — The Minoan Series.

Chronica Arcana brings ancient worlds to life through immersive storytelling and meticulous research. New episodes every two weeks.

For the full experience with visuals, music, and SFX, watch Chronica Arcana on YouTube.

In 1900, archaeologist Sir Arthur Evans uncovered the sprawling ruins of Knossos — a palace unlike anything seen before. But this was no ordinary building. With vibrant frescoes, storerooms brimming with ancient goods, and mysterious inscriptions in Linear A, Knossos revealed a glimpse into the heart of Minoan life.
In this episode, we explore the architecture, symbolism, and daily rhythm of the palace — and ask: how much of what we know is real, and how much is the vision of the man who dug it up?

This is Chronica Arcana — The Minoan Series.

Chronica Arcana brings ancient worlds to life through immersive storytelling and meticulous research. New episodes every two weeks.

For the full experience with visuals, music, and SFX, watch Chronica Arcana on YouTube.

Step into the world of Europe's first great civilization. In this premiere episode of Chronica Arcana, The Minoans season, we explore the extraordinary culture, achievements, and mysteries of the Minoans — a thriving society that once dominated the ancient Mediterranean.

From the majestic palace of Knossos to the vibrant frescoes that still whisper their stories across millennia, the Minoans left behind a legacy of art, architecture, seafaring, and myth that shaped the civilizations to come.

Who were these people who worshipped goddesses, built labyrinthine palaces, and mastered the seas long before classical Greece rose to power? Join us as we uncover the foundations of Europe's earliest complex society — a civilization forgotten by time, but not by history.

Chronica Arcana brings ancient worlds to life through immersive storytelling and meticulous research. New episodes every two weeks.

For the full experience with visuals, music, and SFX, watch Chronica Arcana on YouTube.