Trip Anthropologist Podcast Monique Skidmore

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 ...

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...

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,...

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...