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Rick Steves' Europe
Art Bites 116: Minoan Art and Architecture
The Minoans thrived on the Greek isle of Crete from 2000 to 1100 BC. The remains of their palace and the joyful frescoes that once decorated it are a testament to the sophistication of that early culture.
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Part one of three on the Eternal City, focusing on the grandeur of classical Rome.
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The homeland of the proud and resilient Basque people is split between France and Spain.
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We follow the trail pilgrims have trod from the French border to Santiago de Compostela.
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The capitals of Finland and Estonia offer a chance to sample each country's history.
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Little Slovenia is the least visited and most underrated of Europe's alpine countries.
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From Dubrovnik--the "Pearl of the Adriatic"--to Bosnia and Montenegro.
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Croatia's Dalmatian Coast, Plitvice Lakes National Park, Zagreb and the Istrian Peninsula.