Who were the Minoans? (Rise & Fall of the Minoan Civilization) 

Additional interesting notes: Minoan chronology is very unstable. It is constantly being refined (some early chronologies are very off from the modern ones, which still have no basic consensus) There are some very different scholarly opinions concerning the dating of natural disasters...this makes the delineation between the different ages quite different depending on when an earthquake or Thera’s eruption took place. Traditionally Thera’s eruption was estimated near 1500 BC not long before the Mycenaean conquest. Most recent estimates for Thera’s eruption are in the neighborhood of 1600-ish BC, meaning that Minoan Crete had another period of re-growth and relative prosperity that lasted for approximately a hundred years after Thera erupted. The main deathnail the Thera eruption caused seems like it could be the Mycenaeans independence and the build up of naval power, while the Minoans were busy rebuilding. Also Thera’s eruption was viewed as a more direct cause of the Minoan collapse, in contrast now it is generally viewed as the first domino that triggered a chain reaction that led to their demise.

The Minoan Civilization is probably one of my favourites of Antiquity, because of how fabulous and, at the same time, how misterious their culture seems to us.

A civilisation that emerged in a beautiful location, that put a high value upon beauty, influenced other people at the time with beauty, and even just the fragmentary legacy of their beauty still deeply impresses us thousands of years later.

I am from Crete (land of Minoans) and this is very interesting.

The channel that made me appreciate the Bronze Age more than I ever thought.

Awesome video! Still remember when I when to visit the palace of Knossos. The ruins were extensive. Can totally understand why people would think of it as a labyrinth.

“Where the males lived in communes training for war and bro-ing it out” Great description of the Spartans.

Minoans: "We will build back better!" Minoans: "Again!" Minoans: "Again." Minoans: "Screw it..."

I am honestly awed by the amount of work given to your documentary on the Minoans. Like seriously, I've been delving deep into the Bronze and early Iron Age by watching you, Kings and Generals, Cogito, and ect.(It's a long list which might boggle even my own mind). And honestly, I like the new style of motion and just videos of water and the coastal areas in the introduction. It really brings up the sea vibe when it comes to the Minoans.

10 seconds in I had to pause to tell you how excited I am to see that footage with your art over it. Great job. I'm cised!!

Glad to see a new video from you my dude. As usual seems excellent! I'm actually thinking of running a tabletop game based around the Bronze Age Collapse and your videos were some of the first things that sparked my interest in the period!

My main interest in Minoans was that their composite bowmen had the longest range in Age of Empires. Also, the Minotaur 🙂 Fun to hear something about their real history.

My eastern Mediterranean ancestors. Hello from Greece 🧿💙

The Minoans have been one of the most fascinating cultures ever for me. There is so much we don't know about them and who doesn't like a good mystery? I can't help but wonder how history would have changed had Crete not been hit by one disaster after another; the people then must have thought the world itself was set on their destruction. Or their gods, if they had any. Also fantastic art here, Epimetheus.

Love the Minoan civilization, and ever since I visited the Knossos Palace complex as a child, its creative and unique art has always stood out to me as a very special heritage of our species. Thank you Epimethius - your videos and story telling is on point as always?

Love the art in your videos. Wish I could travel to Crete and see the sites. Love ancient history 📜

I'm surprised that you didn't mention a funny little tidbit where the Minoans in Crete actually manufactured a pair of sandals, shipped to the actual Hammurabi in Babylon, and he sends them back, wanting a refund. Why'd he return them? Too small? Too last millennium? The world may never know.

We just did a test on the Minoans and Myceneans at school a few days ago, and ive been getting into the bronze age era in Greece again, great timing!

The Minoans are so fascinating - we can infer so much just on what little remains they left, but there's so much we'll probably never know, barring time travel being invented. I guess that's why they've endured in our imaginations for so long, there's so much unknown that we have no option BUT to imagine.

Hay man, you should talk about historical events in the Bronze Age, like the creation of the wheel and it’s origins and the Trojan war, that is a future idea. I always like your Bronze Age videos, have a good day!

Just discovered you like three days ago and I can't stop watching. I'm glad to see you're still active bro. Keep up the good work, sir!

Waited a long time for this one

Hell yeah, a new Epimetheus video! Good to have you back man!

You're really leveling up your production! I especially like the explanation of why Bronze was so essential to the ancient world at 3:40 You break down and communicate history incredibly well.

OMG, YOUR POST IS ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE! I started following you a few years back. AND, I AM SOOOOOOOO happy I did. You're videos, your vast amount of work into each video, leave many other historians in THE DUST! 4 years of high school, 4 years in college & many years in private study. AND NOTHING I LEARNED, COMPARES TO YOUR TEACHING VIDEOS. Thank you seems, to me weak words--yet, I CAN'T THANK YOU ENOUGH FOR YOUR VIDEOS!!!🤗

Wow... epimetheus, your videos just keep getting better! We're proud of you! Seriously, this is so impressive...

This was MUCH more interesting than the dry discussion we had when I was in school .... lol ... I'm still fascinated by the fact that their script has still not been deciphered. We need a neo-Rosetta Stone.

Welcom back and thank you, you've been missed. Keep doing what you are doing.

The production values have seriously improved with this video. Kudos on a job well done sir!

This was an exceptional video. Succinct, and as ‘linear’ as possible while still noting areas of debate/uncertainty where appropriate. Also, really great work on finding/selecting the artworks or other relevant images that you bring on screen.

Epinetheus, so glad to see you back after some time off. Love your videos, I could listen to them all day.

love your content man! I don't think I'm alone in saying we would love to see some longer form videos with even more details

At last. No more waiting. I love me my Minoan history!

I just discovered your channel and glad I did! Your artwork and story telling is amazing! Keep up the great work!

Just wanted to say I've been a fan of the channel for a while and your editing and illustration has really improved, keep at it!

Great video, one of the most interesting histories you've covered yet I think!

I know 495K may seem like a lot of subscribers to many, but your channel really should have 4-5 million because of the quality content. Thanks for another great video. Much appreciated.

Highly interesting stuff, great work!

Glad you recovered from you know what. And we have you producing these videos. Enjoying what Ive seen so far.

Excellent video! Thank you for making such an easy to digest history of the Minoans, I enjoyed it very much.

Always excited when I get an Epimetheus notification :)

I swear your content gets better quality and better everything per episode!

Excellent video, always excited to see a new one pop up

Always happy to wake up and see a new video in the feed!

Great video. As always.

greetings from Crete around the world 🌍

Awesome video! Thank you very much for this content! Loved it ❤👍🏻

this channel is a treasure trove of information about ancient history. Every Video im astounded by what i learn about the origins of civilization. Well worth every view!

Seems very impressive with what the Minoans had. Weird how they essentially got along with each other on Crete to the point of unifying into a larger, stronger power. Usually any sort of unification almost always involved military conquest. They had such a strong thing going on that it took back-to-back natural disasters of such a high magnitude to do them in. Makes me wonder how much longer their civilization would have gone on without those disasters.

Glad that you're back. 😃

Another concise history video from Epimetheus!

As always a pleasure to watch your videos, thanks for your hard work.

Brilliant, thank you. I have walked the ruins of Knossos and other remote sites in Crete and highly recommend it to everyone. Πολύ καλό βίντεο!

I'm extremely fascinated by this civilization, and time period in general. I'm writing a rpg vaguely involving the Minoan Civilization right now. It was such a nice coincidence that this channel, that i enjoy so much, posted a video about them.

Respected and very well presented Epimetheus! Congruts!

Another amazing video, this channel never disappoints.

Definitely a fascinating civilization. I'm a big fan of the novel The King Must Die, which is set in a fictionalized version of Minoan Crete.

As a female, I think I would have enjoyed being a Minoan woman. I remember doing a research paper on their society in college and was impressed with their culture and the positions women held. They had lots of dolphins and sea life frescos painted on their walls.

Thank you so much for this video always keep me informed

Your videos never disappoint, Epimetheus!

Ancient history, in general, is fascinating for any period and culture.

I love the Minoans, so seeing this video was up made my day! Very informative and your art just keeps getting better and better, but I have to admit, the "vitamin-d deficiency look" bit made me laugh way too hard. Great work as usual!

Today I learned the meaning of your channel name. Such fascinating aspects of mythology that I missed growing up.

Loved this! Now I need to watch the extended version & also the philistine vid

It honestly kills me knowing how much we'll NEVER know about this culture, along with other cultures from history.

Epimetheus, my history brother my history brother....well done! But more on the Minoans! We need more on the Minoans. Peace.

Love the use of b-roll, especially laying out the Palatial periods. Gorgeous

Well done. Always love your videos!

My favorite historian is back!

I heard they were great archers too, and many times in history they were used as mercenaries to other states in the region. I have been to the palace of Knossos . It was an unforgettable experience as well as the entire island where I spent an amazing holiday.

very informative, thank you Epimetheus!

I love your art/animations and voice, they are very unique. Dont ever change it!

And now I want to play the original Age of Empires

Lov ur vidz

Always a pleasure when a new epimetheus video comes out

I still remember your first video and looking at your art now is pretty unbelievable to think about.

Very interesting. In games I play starting on islands is the hardest way to start. Looking at civilizations that managed to expand always gives me the drive to start again as one

Superb video and expert usage of the 'Godiva hair' trope (supplement by snakes and axes) for censorship. Oh, the Minoan fashion sense. 😉

Epimetheus excellent video and congratulations on 500k Subscribers.

Love your videos man keep up the great work 👍

Could you also do one about the kingdom of Alashiya?

What a fun history lesson. Thanks Epimetheus

Thanks for all your hard work. I especially appreciate how you show the map as you describe these ancient bronze age civilizations. It really helps me to remember the geographical location of these civilizations while simultaneously remembering certain facts about them in connection with their geography. Great stuff!

great video. i learned a few new things today about them.

Babe wake up, the new Epimetheus video dropped

Hey, you came back. Thank you for returned Epimetheus.

Really interesting! I was lucky enough to go to Crete and see the palace. Thanks for making the video!

Great video as always

Finally!

Please make video about sinauli's discovery This has power to change history we read

Very interesting video, thank you!

Nice summary, well done.

Хорошее видео.

I've always heard the Crete's are very cool people greetings from USA ❤

Great video! Love the art!

You always seem to talk about stuff that's a bit different. I love it.

The historic importance of Crete is reflected in myth as it was where Zeus grew up

Minoans are one of my favorite mysterious civilizations 👌

Excellent! Thank you so much. I have always been attracted by this mysterious culture and plan to visit Crete next spring (2022) if travel conditions will allow!

I really liked this one! Thanks!