The stones have been there for thousands of years, but their history is not so clear, shrouded by the mists of time. We know for certain there was an oracle at Delphi, but there are conflicting stories about how it came to be. Giordorus Siculus, writing in the 1st century BC, said there once was a goat herder named Coretas, who was surprised when one of his goats … [Read more...] about Consulting the Ancient Oracles
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Marc Antony’s Greatest Gift to Cleopatra?
According to an ancient Turkish legend, there once was a young girl who believed she was so ugly that no man would marry her. She was so depressed she tried to end her life by jumping off a cliff. But luckily she landed in a magical pool of water that turned her so beautiful that when a handsome lord saw her, he fell in love and married her. Although bathing in the Pamukkale … [Read more...] about Marc Antony’s Greatest Gift to Cleopatra?
Discover Turkey in our new group tour
Are you looking for a truly transformative travel experience? Look no further than Body Mind Spirit Journeys' guided tour of Turkey, hosted by bestselling author and television personality Kathleen McGowan! Turkey is a land of rich history and stunning natural beauty, and our tour will take you to some of the most breathtaking and iconic locations in the country. From the … [Read more...] about Discover Turkey in our new group tour
The Truth About Amazon Warrior Women
They may be fictionalized on the covers of pulp fiction novels and lurid '50s sci-fi movies, but that doesn't mean they weren't real. Yes, millennia ago there really were fierce female warriors known as Amazons. And they were more than fearsome fighters. They also built one of the largest and most impressive temples in the ancient world. The Temple of Artemis in Ephesus was … [Read more...] about The Truth About Amazon Warrior Women