The VRO project is a collaborative research project that aims to use VR to recreate an approximation of the historical experiences of individuals consulting the ancient oracle of Zeus and Dione at ...

Dating back to 1400 BC, the Oracle of Delphi was the most important shrine in all Greece, and in theory all Greeks respected its independence. Built around a sacred spring, Delphi was considered ...

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The Oracle of Delphi, a priestess who delivered prophecies in ancient Greece, was long considered a mythical figure. However, archaeological excavations at the site of Delphi have revealed the ...

What was it like to live in an ancient Greek family? What was everyday life like in ancient Greece? Find out about family life, entertainment, food and fashion. Who were the ancient Greek gods and ...

Suntans weren't cool in ancient Greece, so women put white lead on their face to make their skin pale. White lead is poisonous, so it did more harm than good. We know the Greeks liked jewellery ...

Ancient Greece had a variety of systems ... Equally useless were prayers in the temples, consulting the oracles and suchlike." The great minds of the time pushed science forward, so that medical ...

The ancient Greek city-state of Syracuse on the eastern coast of Sicily started as a colony and became a Greek metropolis.

The Oracle of Delphi wasn't just a priestess ... and the undying spirit of philoxenia. Greece, with its blend of the ancient and the modern, awaits with open arms. From its iconic sites to its hidden ...

Fees start at 60 euros (about $66) for tour-takers 12 and older and 35 euros (about $38) for children ages 3 to 11. Tours depart daily, though departure times vary – they can leave as early as 8 a.m.