Did the terrifying Minotaur of Crete actually exist in the Bronze Age?
In short: The legend of the Minotaur and its labyrinth has fascinated people for centuries. History Hit presenter Tristan Hughes visits the Ashmolean Museum to investigate whether archaeological evidence supports the existence of this mythical site and the dark rituals associated with King Minos.
Tristan Hughes interviews Dr. Andrew Shapland, curator of a new exhibition at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, to examine the reality behind the Bronze Age settlement of Knossos on Crete. While the site is famously linked to King Minos and the labyrinth, the investigation looks beyond the myth to see what physical artifacts reveal about the period.
The discussion focuses on archaeological findings that suggest human sacrifices may have occurred at the settlement. By analyzing these ancient artifacts, the experts attempt to determine how much truth lies beneath the enduring stories of the Minotaur.
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