CRETE HISTORY
Cretan history dates back even earlier than the Minoan times, and there is a tremendous array of archaeological and historically significant sites to explore.
This vibrant history is well beyond the scope of this website, but there are a few useful websites you can visit to learn more:
http://www.west-crete.com/cretan-history.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Crete