The island of Crete in autumn 2011. Chania, also known as Hania was the formal capital of Crete until 1971. The history dates back to the Minoan times. The island played an important role in Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine culture. © Romano P. Riedo

Greece and Greek Islands Kos and Samos: daily life scenes, antique culture and modern ruins ... As if time stood still! More to come!