The Olympic Games at Ancient Olympia

01/07/21 • 22 min

In this episode of the Trip Anthropologist podcast, cultural anthropologist Monique Skidmore interviews expert Olympia tour guide and tour company owner, Niki Vlachou of Niki Olympic. Niki is passionate about the beauty and history of the site of ancient Olympia and the Olympic Games.
Take a wander with Monique and Niki through the Sanctuary of Zeus beneath Mount Cronos. Visit the remains of the great Temple of Zeus, home once to one of the wonders of the world - the giant Statue of Zeus.
As you journey through the site of the Olympic Games, learn from Niki about why the Olympic Games came to be and why they were crucial to the political and social life of the ancient Greeks.
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The Acropolis of Athens

In this episode of the Trip Anthropologist podcast, cultural anthropologist Monique Skidmore interviews the Athens storyteller and tour guide, Danae Kousouris, about how and why you should visit the incredible Acropolis of Athens.
Take a peek into the lives of the great gods and goddesses of Athens and at what those ancient playwrights got up to in the Theatre of Dionysus. Learn about the main myths and legends of this UNESCO site, its most important buildings, and get some great tips about your next trip to the Acropolis of Athens.
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The Oracle of Delphi

In the second episode of the Trip Anthropologist podcast, cultural anthropologist Monique Skidmore interviews Delphi renowned tour guide, Penny Kolomvotsos, about how and why you should visit Ancient Delphi.
Why is the Oracle of Delphi so famous? Hear why the Sanctuary of Apollo at Ancient Delphi became one of the most famous and important sites in Antiquity. See who came to consult with Oracle and why. And get some great tips about how to visit and what to see at this fascinating UNESCO World Heritage Site in Greece.
If you're interested in learning more about Ancient Delphi, or visiting it yourself, check out our travel guides and our history and culture immersive tours at Take Me To Europe Tours, and our travel guides at Take Me To Greece.

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