In the shadow of Mount Parnassus amid olive, pine and cypress trees stands one of the truly sacred spots of the ancient world. About 2,000 feet above sea level, Delphi is one of the best ...

When traveling in a country as old as Greece, ancient ruins can quickly go from magnificent to mind-numbing. Great — yet another nameless hill with more stony remnants of people from centuries past.

In 1892, a massive undertaking known as "the Great Excavation" began to relocate the village of Kastri, clearing the way for the rediscovery of the ancient Sanctuary of Delphi. This extensive ...

Greece is a wonderful travel destination for anyone who is a history buff; its temples are not just archaeological sites, they are a reminder of old stories and legends. Greece is located in the ...

At Delphi's theater, singer-songwriters from all over the Greek-speaking world would perform hymns in honor of Apollo, accompanied by a flute or lyre. (photo credit: Gene Openshaw) Epidavros' theater ...