The article revisits the history of the "Eastern Question" and its impact on late Victorian England through the lens of British scholar Arthur J. Evans. Evans is best known for his archaeological discoveries on the island of Crete in the early 20th century. Minotaur: Arthur Evans and the Archeology of. What he found was. archaeology, British people, civilization Who was Sir Arthur Evans, the British archaeologist who rediscovered the Minoan civilization, archaeology, British, Evans was the eldest son of John Evans ' who was also a well-known archaeologist as well as numismatist, geologist, and collector of antiquities : 11. As a result of his father's occupation, Arthur Evans grew up surrounded by subjects related to archeology and history. This sparked his interest in such a career. French archaeologist Andre Joubin reached a deal for the purchase, but it expired after two years. After six years of persistent negotiations, Evans was successful, with the assistance of Hazzidakis and others. The purchase was completed in 1900, days before the excavations began. In recognition of Joubin's earlier claim, the British,