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).
The Undergraduate Study Programme of the Department has been evaluated in 2020 by the Hellenic Authority for Higher Education (See: Report of External Evaluation).
Latest Announcements
M.A. Programme in Ottoman History: New online lecture series “The Friday Forum: An online series of invited lectures on and around Ottoman history” | 1st lecture, Ch. Minasidis, 6/11/26
November 5, 2026The M.A. Programme in Ottoman History, that the Department of History and Archaeology of the University of Crete organises in...
Global History Student Conference, June 11-13, 2026, Berlin
November 3, 2026Global History Student Conference Call for Applications! We would like to invite your students to participate in the next Global...
Public lecture by Dr. Yorgos Moraitis (adjunct lecturer at the Department of Political Science, University of Crete) “China-Greece: 100 years of diplomatic relations” | 4/11/26, 19:30 @ Auditorium B
October 30, 2026The Section of Oriental and African Studies of the Department of History and Archaeology of the University of Crete, in...







