Monthly Archives: June 2017
Bronze Shield from Battle of Sphacteria, Agora Museum
Source: http://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/ancient-cultures/ancient-near-eastern-world/stoa-poikile-excavations-in-the-athenian-agora/ A bronze shield from the Battle of Sphacteria, 425 BCE, is displayed at the Agora Museum in Athens, Greece. The round and heavily damaged shield has lost its bronze colour and is now grey. Spartan shields were generally … Continue reading
Nike of Paionios, Olympia
Nike of Paionios, Olympia The ancient Greeks are known for their magnificent sculpting skills and creations with the realism the pieces of art created. One of the many known sculptures from ancient Greece is the Nike of Paionios, known for … Continue reading
the Charioteer at Delphi
Charioteer of Delphi The Charioteer of Delphi is a statue of a man driving a chariot although only a few pieces of the chariot and the horses have survived the driver is still in very good shape except for his … Continue reading
Sarah on Day Six: From Delphi to Olympia
The road from Delphi to Olympia descends from Mount Parnassus at an elevation of 1,800 feet to the Gulf of Corinth at sea level. It is a thrill ride of switchbacks on narrow mountain roads, that takes you from the … Continue reading
Betty Ann on Day Six: Runners at Olympia
Few people have the opportunity to ever visit the ancient site of Olympia, fewer still have the chance to run with their peers on the very track were the first Olympics took place in 776 BCE. The Temple of Hera … Continue reading
Grain Some Knowledge: A Brief Look At The Big Eleusinian Relief
By Justin Clement One of the things that makes the Big Eleusinian Relief so interesting is the fact that it is indeed so very big. 220cm tall and 152cm wide, the Big Eleusinian Relief is huge. Carved from the characteristic … Continue reading
Bronwyn on Day Five: A dream come true in Delphi
June 9th was our first and only full day spent in the little town of Delphi. Yesterday evening we were all met with jaw dropping scenery and one of the best sunsets I have ever seen! It was a promise … Continue reading
Meagan on Day Five: A Day in Delphi
Waking up to mountain views and a rooster calling, Delphi was like a beautiful flower in a summer meadow. Every place that we have visited on this tour has been wonderful, but Delphi uniquely so. Though it is quaint it … Continue reading
Teagan on Day Four: Rhamnous and Marathon
June 8 2017 Today started like any other day on the trip. We all got up and packed to catch the bus to Delphi today but we had an unfortunate mishap. The bus broke down about 100m away from our … Continue reading
Lauren on Day Four: On Our Way to Delphi
June 8th, our last day in Athens; a city rich in culture and history. Somehow, we managed to explore all the different archeological sites and museums in the span of three days. Although we were sad to leave the country’s … Continue reading
