In this episode of the Trip Anthropologist podcast, cultural anthropologist Monique Skidmore chats with master tour guide, Anastasia Gietanou, to reveal the secrets of the underground museum containing the royal tombs of the Macedonian Empire, including the tomb of Philip II of Macedonia.

We travel to Vergina, once the royal city of Aegina the seat of power of Macedonia. We visit the Royal Palace, recently renovated and opened after 16 years, and the underground museum and its tombs, and admire the wealth and splendor that was found when the tombs were opened.

Along the way, we learn about the gruesome end of Philip II, his great achievements and even greater vision, and how his son, Alexander the Great, began his journey to greatness following in his father’s footsteps.

If you're interested in learning more about Vergina 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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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!

If you're interested in learning more about Eleusis, 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.

We provide all kinds of trip planning, from DIY with a little inspiration and logistics from us, to inclusive luxury history and cultural tours at Take Me To Europe Tours.

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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.

If you're interested in learning more about the Minotaur and the Labyrinth, 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.

We provide all kinds of trip planning, from DIY with a little inspiration and logistics from us, to inclusive luxury history and cultural tours at Take Me To Europe Tours.

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• https://takemetogreece.com
• https://tripanthropologist.com

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.

If you're interested in learning more about the Colossus, Rhodes Island, 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.

We provide all kinds of trip planning, from DIY with a little inspiration and logistics from us, to inclusive luxury history and cultural tours at Take Me To Europe Tours.

Links:

• https://takemetoeuropetours.com
• https://takemetogreece.com
• https://tripanthropologist.com

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.

We provide all kinds of trip planning, from DIY with a little inspiration and logistics from us, to inclusive luxury history and cultural tours at Take Me To Europe Tours.

Links:

• https://takemetoeuropetours.com
• https://takemetogreece.com
• https://tripanthropologist.com

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.

If you're interested in seeing more of Ancient Olympia, Greece, or Europe, check out our travel guides and our history and culture immersive tours at Take Me To Europe Tours, and Take Me To Greece.

We provide all kinds of trip planning, from DIY with a little inspiration and logistics from us, to inclusive luxury history and cultural tours at Take Me To Europe Tours.

Links:

• https://takemetoeuropetours.com
• https://takemetogreece.com
• https://tripanthropologist.com

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.

If you're interested in seeing more of the Acropolis, Greece, or Europe, check out our travel guides and our history and culture immersive tours at Take Me To Europe Tours, and Take Me To Greece.

We provide all kinds of trip planning, from DIY with a little inspiration and logistics from us, to inclusive luxury history and cultural tours at Take Me To Europe Tours.

Links:

• https://takemetoeuropetours.com
• https://takemetogreece.com
• https://tripanthropologist.com