Delphi - The Bellybutton of the Ancient World (BBC)

Michael Scott of Cambridge University uncovers the secrets of the most famous oracle in the ancient world. As a vital force in ancient history for a thousand years, Delphi served as a gateway into the supernatural, a cockpit of political conflict, and a beacon for internationalism. Today, it remains one of Greece's most beautiful tourist sites, inspiring visitors with its legendary history and the famous timeless inscription, "Know Thyself".

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