Episode 1197
Knossos
The legend of the Minotaur and its labyrinth has captivated us for centuries, but is there any evidence of it really existing?
Dan Snow's History Hit · History Hit
May 7, 202349m 29s
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Show Notes
<p>The legend of the Minotaur and its labyrinth has captivated us for centuries, but is there any evidence of it really existing?</p><br><p>In this episode, Tristan visits the Ashmolean museum in Oxford to interview Dr. Andrew Shapland, the curator of a new exhibition exploring the Bronze Age settlement of Knossos in Crete - the home of the mythical King Minos, the Minotaur and the labyrinth.</p><br><p>Together they explore ancient artefacts that hint at human sacrifices being carried out, and find out through archaeological evidence if there is any truth behind the myths.</p><br><p>The Senior Producer was Elena Guthrie</p><br><p>The Assistant Producer was Annie Coloe</p><br><p>Mixed & edited by Stuart Beckwith</p>
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