Jorn Barger, of RobotWisdom [1] fame, has an interesting theory [2] about the ancient Minoan culture—that it was the Las Vegas of the ancient world [3] (which is my take on the theory and not Jorn's words at all). An interesting theory for sure. And would that mean that the famed maze at Knossos, which held the Minotaur (half man, half bull), was an attraction? “Survive the maze, and win fabulous prizes!”
Hmmmm …
[1] http://www.robotwisdom.com/
[2] http://www.robotwisdom.com/science/thera.html
[3] http://groups.google.com/groups?ic=1&selm=1ewl4q1.1tg84girgcw6vN%25jorn%40enteract.com