Delphi
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...
Environment
Wildfire Threatens Ancient Greek Olive Grove in Amfissa Near Delphi
The Olive Grove of Amfissa, near Delphi, which has been damaged by the wildfire that broke out on Monday near the town of Itea is the largest continuous grove in Greece with over 1.2 million trees whose age has...
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.
Culture
Delphi Takes Center Stage As Summer Festival Kicks Off
A few weeks after the completion of the annual Delphi Economic Forum, the world-famous historical site in Central Greece once again gets ready to host local and international visitors, this time as the seat of a regional summer festival...
Ancient Greece
When The Gauls Attacked The Oracle Of Delphi
The attack of the Gauls on the oracle of Delphi in 279 b.C. marked the devastating end of the Gallic tribes' ambitious invasion of Greece.
Ancient Greece
Secrets Of The Delphic Oracle And How It Speaks To Us Today
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The legacy of Delphi lies not so much in fortune-tellers, soothsayers and horoscopes: the central and authoritative role of the oracle in the ancient world is reflected in more serious ways we try to anticipate the future.
Culture
International Delphi Meetup in Ancient Greek and Latin
A meetup exclusively in Latin and ancient Greek language took place at the Delphi Economic Forum 2022.
Economy
Delphi Economic Forum Delves into the Post-Pandemic World
The prestigious Delphi Economic Forum will take place in person in Delphi from April 6th to 9th after two years of online and hybrid formats due to the pandemic.
Each year, the Delphi Economic Forum welcomes heads of state, policymakers,...
Ancient Greece
From Delphi to Google: Ancient Oracle to Modern-Day Search Engines
In ancient Greece the people relied heavily on oracles not only to predict the future, but to reveal secret information and the answers to their deepest philosophical questions.
One of the most famous of all oracles was at Delphi, located...
Culture
Ancient Delphi Theatre Hosts Magical Beethoven Symphony
Beethoven Day was marked with enchanting performances across Europe, including a magical show at the Theater of Delphi in Greece on Sunday.