Delphi
Ancient Greece
Ancient Greek Oracles vs Jewish Prophets
Scholars have often compared ancient Greek oracles with the writings of Jewish Prophets, with the differences being distinctive
Ancient Greece
Twelve Labors of Hercules Exemplify Greek Mythology
The Twelve Labours of Hercules occupy a special place in the pantheon of Greek mythology, exemplifying the ancient beliefs of the Greeks.
Ancient Greece
What Questions Did Ancient Greeks Ask the Oracles?
Ancient Greeks were curious people, and they would frequently ask questions about the world and themselves, as the writings of philosophers of the times indicate. At the same time, in some aspects at least, they resembled modern people who...
Ancient Greece
The Ancient Oracle of Delphi, Greece
The Oracle of Delphi has become a byword for prophecy, and many of the glories of Delphi's architecture and art have survived to this day.
Ancient Greece
The Fascinating History of Ancient Greek Messengers
The recognizable and contemporary form of the Greek post may trace its origins back to the depths of ancient Greek history.
In total, generally-speaking, the history of the postal service is several millennia old. For the first time, a postal...
Archaeology
What Not to Miss at Delphi and the Surrounding Area
Let's take a look at some of the top things to do on your trip and some of the reasons why you will need more than a day in Delphi.
Environment
Greece Vows to Restore Burned Delphi Olive Grove
Greece will restore the Delphi olive grove that was badly damaged during a wildfire last summer, PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis said.
“A total of 60,000 olive trees will be planted in the area to replace those that were burned in the...
Archaeology
UNESCO Conference in Greece Delves Into Impact of Overtourism
November 17th was the 50th anniversary of the UNESCO World Heritage Convention. Marking the event is an international, two-day conference that started at Delphi, Greece.
The forum is entitled “The Next 50—The future of World Heritage in challenging times enhancing...
Ancient Greece
The 18 UNESCO Heritage Monuments of Greece
Greece has 18 World Heritage Monuments in its territory according to UNESCO the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization.
World Heritage Sites are designated by UNESCO for having cultural, historical, scientific or other forms of significance. The sites are...
Greek News
Magnitude 5.1 Earthquake Hits Central Greece Near Delphi
An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 occurred at 1.02 a.m. local time Sunday near Delphi, at the region of Phocis, central Greece.