Trip Anthropologist Podcast

Aug 25 2023
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Listen to the podcast version of Trip Anthropologist on the way to your next holiday destination. Hear fun and fascinating audio conversations featuring locals and experts talking with multi-award winning anthropologist and travel writer, Monique Skidmore, about the history and culture of the world's most iconic travel destinations.

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Vergina

Aug 25 2023 34 mins  

Whisky

Aug 24 2023 18 mins  

Secrets of the Eleusinian Mysteries

Sep 30 2021 18 mins  
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

The Minotaur and the Labyrinth of Knossos

Feb 28 2021 21 mins  
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

The Colossus of Rhodes

Feb 14 2021 38 mins  
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 sit

The Oracle of Delphi

Jan 19 2021 19 mins  
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

The Olympic Games at Ancient Olympia

Jan 06 2021 22 mins  
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 r

The Acropolis of Athens

Jan 05 2021 28 mins  
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 abo