In this episode of the Trip Anthropologist podcast, cultural anthropologist Monique Skidmore welcomes back to the show Athens storyteller and tour guide, Danae Kousouris, to reveal the secrets of the Eleusinian Mysteries, the most sacred and secret of the Ancient Greek Mysteries.

We travel to Eleusis (or Elefsina), now an industrial suburb in Athens, along the Sacred Way to the home of the religious cult of Demeter. We take a peek into the underworld, the underground ritual hall, and the well of Demeter

Along the way, we learn why this cult brought famous historical figures from the Ancient World to Eleusis and even why pomegranates are important to Greek culture!

Plan your next trip, read more about Eleusis and the Eleusinian Mysteries, and learn about the history and culture of many other must-see destinations at tripanthropologist.com

Links:

• https://tripanthropologist.com/eleusis-and-eleusinian-mysteries/
• https://tripanthropologist.com/best-ancient-ruins-greece/
• https://tripanthropologist.com/visiting-the-acropolis/
• https://tripanthropologist.com/athens-ruins-ancient-greek-sites-athens/
• https://tripanthropologist.com/visit-knossos-palace-and-minotaur-labyrinth/
• https://tripanthropologist.com/ancient-stadium-olympia/
• https://tripanthropologist.com/oracle-of-delphi-visit/
• https://tripanthropologist.com/visit-the-mycenae-lion-gate-at-ancient-mycenae/
• https://tripanthropologist.com/ancient-corinth-and-acrocorinth/
• https://tripanthropologist.com/why-you-must-visit-ancient-akrotiri-archaeological-site-santorini/
• https://tripanthropologist.com/destinations/europe/greece/

In this episode of the Trip Anthropologist podcast, cultural anthropologist Monique Skidmore interviews the head of the Federation of Crete tour guides, Manolas Papadakis about the rich mythology and ruins of ancient Crete.

Take a wander with Monique and Manolos through the vast Palace of Knossos and then head below to the labyrinth designed by Daedalus as the prison of the Minotaur. Meet the gods and goddesses, the Bull and the Kings and Queens of this wonderful ancient kingdom.

As you journey through the site of the Palace of Knossos, learn from Manolas about the importance of Crete to the mythology, economy, and culture of ancient Greece, and its enduring legacy.

Plan your next trip, read more about Crete, the Minotaur, and the Palace of Knossos, and learn about the history and culture of many other must-see destinations at tripanthropologist.com

Links:

• https://tripanthropologist.com/ancient-lindos-rhodes-things-to-see-and-do/
• https://tripanthropologist.com/oracle-of-delphi-visit/
• https://tripanthropologist.com/ancient-stadium-olympia/
• https://tripanthropologist.com/visiting-the-acropolis/
• https://tripanthropologist.com/eleusis-and-eleusinian-mysteries/
• https://tripanthropologist.com/best-ancient-ruins-greece/
• https://tripanthropologist.com/athens-ruins-ancient-greek-sites-athens/
• https://tripanthropologist.com/visit-knossos-palace-and-minotaur-labyrinth/
• https://tripanthropologist.com/visit-the-mycenae-lion-gate-at-ancient-mycenae/
• https://tripanthropologist.com/ancient-corinth-and-acrocorinth/
• https://tripanthropologist.com/why-you-must-visit-ancient-akrotiri-archaeological-site-santorini/
• https://tripanthropologist.com/destinations/europe/greece/

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In this episode of the Trip Anthropologist podcast, cultural anthropologist Monique Skidmore interviews expert Rhodian tour guide, Adrien Bordrez. Through layers of history, mythology, invasion, domination, alliances, and global trade, Adrien shows us the richness and depth of culture evident on the beautiful island of Rhodes.

No trip to Rhodes is complete without a visit to the site where the great Colossus of Rhodes once stood as the entrance to the harbor of Rhodes. Made from siege engines, destroyed and abandoned on the order of the Oracle of Delphi, this is a great story.

Plan your next trip, read more about the beautiful Greek island of Rhodes, and learn about the history and culture of many other must-see destinations at tripanthropologist.com

Links:

• https://tripanthropologist.com/ancient-lindos-rhodes-things-to-see-and-do/
• https://tripanthropologist.com/oracle-of-delphi-visit/
• https://tripanthropologist.com/ancient-stadium-olympia/
• https://tripanthropologist.com/visiting-the-acropolis/
• https://tripanthropologist.com/eleusis-and-eleusinian-mysteries/
• https://tripanthropologist.com/best-ancient-ruins-greece/
• https://tripanthropologist.com/athens-ruins-ancient-greek-sites-athens/
• https://tripanthropologist.com/visit-knossos-palace-and-minotaur-labyrinth/
• https://tripanthropologist.com/visit-the-mycenae-lion-gate-at-ancient-mycenae/
• https://tripanthropologist.com/ancient-corinth-and-acrocorinth/
• https://tripanthropologist.com/why-you-must-visit-ancient-akrotiri-archaeological-site-santorini/
• https://tripanthropologist.com/destinations/europe/greece/

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.

Plan your next trip, read more about the Oracle of Delphi, and learn about the history and culture of many other must-see destinations at tripanthropologist.com

Links:

• https://tripanthropologist.com/oracle-of-delphi-visit/
• https://tripanthropologist.com/ancient-stadium-olympia/
• https://tripanthropologist.com/visiting-the-acropolis/
• https://tripanthropologist.com/eleusis-and-eleusinian-mysteries/
• https://tripanthropologist.com/best-ancient-ruins-greece/
• https://tripanthropologist.com/athens-ruins-ancient-greek-sites-athens/
• https://tripanthropologist.com/visit-knossos-palace-and-minotaur-labyrinth/
• https://tripanthropologist.com/visit-the-mycenae-lion-gate-at-ancient-mycenae/
• https://tripanthropologist.com/ancient-corinth-and-acrocorinth/
• https://tripanthropologist.com/why-you-must-visit-ancient-akrotiri-archaeological-site-santorini/
• https://tripanthropologist.com/destinations/europe/greece/

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.

Plan your next trip, read more about Ancient Olympia, and learn about the history and culture of many other must-see destinations at tripanthropologist.com

Links:

• https://tripanthropologist.com/ancient-stadium-olympia/
• https://tripanthropologist.com/visiting-the-acropolis/
• https://tripanthropologist.com/eleusis-and-eleusinian-mysteries/
• https://tripanthropologist.com/best-ancient-ruins-greece/
• https://tripanthropologist.com/athens-ruins-ancient-greek-sites-athens/
• https://tripanthropologist.com/visit-knossos-palace-and-minotaur-labyrinth/
• https://tripanthropologist.com/oracle-of-delphi-visit/
• https://tripanthropologist.com/visit-the-mycenae-lion-gate-at-ancient-mycenae/
• https://tripanthropologist.com/ancient-corinth-and-acrocorinth/
• https://tripanthropologist.com/why-you-must-visit-ancient-akrotiri-archaeological-site-santorini/
• https://tripanthropologist.com/destinations/europe/greece/

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.

Plan your next trip, read more about the Acropolis of Athens, and learn about the history and culture of many other must-see destinations at tripanthropologist.com

Links:

• https://tripanthropologist.com/visiting-the-acropolis/
• https://tripanthropologist.com/eleusis-and-eleusinian-mysteries/
• https://tripanthropologist.com/best-ancient-ruins-greece/
• https://tripanthropologist.com/athens-ruins-ancient-greek-sites-athens/
• https://tripanthropologist.com/visit-knossos-palace-and-minotaur-labyrinth/
• https://tripanthropologist.com/ancient-stadium-olympia/
• https://tripanthropologist.com/oracle-of-delphi-visit/
• https://tripanthropologist.com/visit-the-mycenae-lion-gate-at-ancient-mycenae/
• https://tripanthropologist.com/ancient-corinth-and-acrocorinth/
• https://tripanthropologist.com/why-you-must-visit-ancient-akrotiri-archaeological-site-santorini/
• https://tripanthropologist.com/destinations/europe/greece/