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 201021:00
- Tue 23 Nov 201000:00BBC Four & BBC HD
- Tue 23 Nov 201003:30
Wed 24 Nov 201020:00BBC HD- Thu 25 Nov 201022:55
- Fri 26 Nov 201002:20
- Sat 27 Nov 201023:50
- Tue 26 Apr 201123:20BBC Four & BBC HD
- Mon 11 Jul 201120:00
- Wed 30 May 201220:00
- Thu 31 May 201200:50
- Sun 3 Jun 201222:30
- Tue 8 Jan 201322:00
- Fri 11 Jan 201300:50
- Thu 23 Apr 201521:00
- Fri 24 Apr 201501:35
- Tue 28 Apr 201500:30
- Thu 13 Aug 201500:00
- Sun 16 Aug 201502:50
