Delphi: The Bellybutton of the Ancient World
Michael Scott uncovers the secrets of the Greek oracle at Delphi, now a beautiful tourist site but in its time a gateway into the supernatural and a cockpit of political conflict.
What really went on at the ancient Greek oracle at Delphi, how did it get its awesome reputation and why is it still influential today?
Michael Scott of Cambridge University uncovers the secrets of the most famous oracle in the ancient world. A vital force in ancient history for a thousand years, it is now one of Greece's most beautiful tourist sites, but in its time it has been a gateway into the supernatural, a cockpit of political conflict, and a beacon for internationalism. And at its heart was the famous inscription which still inspires visitors today - 'Know Thyself'.
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Duration: 03:30
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Michael Scott |
| Producer | David Wilson |
| Director | David Wilson |
| Executive Producer | Harry Bell |
Broadcasts
- Mon 22 Nov 2010 21:00
- Tue 23 Nov 2010 00:00大象传媒 Four & 大象传媒 HD
- Tue 23 Nov 2010 03:30
Wed 24 Nov 2010 20:00大象传媒 HD- Thu 25 Nov 2010 22:55
- Fri 26 Nov 2010 02:20
- Sat 27 Nov 2010 23:50
- Tue 26 Apr 2011 23:20大象传媒 Four & 大象传媒 HD
- Mon 11 Jul 2011 20:00
- Wed 30 May 2012 20:00
- Thu 31 May 2012 00:50
- Sun 3 Jun 2012 22:30
- Tue 8 Jan 2013 22:00
- Fri 11 Jan 2013 00:50
- Thu 23 Apr 2015 21:00
- Fri 24 Apr 2015 01:35
- Tue 28 Apr 2015 00:30
- Thu 13 Aug 2015 00:00
- Sun 16 Aug 2015 02:50