Introduction

The Department of History and Archaeology aims to teach our students about the past of human societies, through the methods of history and archaeology, as well as related methods of research. While our primary emphasis focuses on the long-term history and archaeology of the Greek area, we also research and teach on the history of other European and eastern Mediterranean societies. The courses offered include subjects like medieval and modern European history, Ottoman history and the history of western art. We are particularly keen to familiarize our students with the contemporary theoretical and methodological approaches of the disciplines of history, archaeology and art history, in order to enhance their critical thinking.
The Department has been evaluated in 2010 by the Quality Assurance Authority (Α.ΔΙ.Π.) and met all criteria required to be regarded as a Centre of Excellence (See: Report of External Evaluation).

Latest Announcements

DAI Athen: Open Access Archive/Αρχεία/Archives

May 7, 2025

Open Access Milestone for the DAI Athens Archive! It is with great pleasure that we announce the successful completion of...

KRANNON EXCAVATION 2025

May 5, 2025

The excavation of ancient Krannon, carried out by the University of Crete, under the direction of Professor of Classical Archeology...

Lecture by Dr Yorgos Moraitis, May 7th 20:30 @ House of the Section of Archaeology & History of Art

May 2, 2025

The Section of Oriental and African Studies of the Department of History and Archaeology of the University of Crete organises...