The Sack of Delphi: Celts vs Greeks in 279 BC

The History of Greece: Philosophy, Empire, and Endless Reinvention — Fexingo History · May 6, 2026 · 4m · transcript

In 279 BC, a Celtic army swept down from the north and threatened the sacred sanctuary of Delphi. This episode tells the story of the Gallic invasion of Greece, the desperate defense of Delphi, and the aftermath that reshaped the Hellenistic world. We explore the Gallic leader Brennus, the Greek coalition led by the Aetolians, the legendary divine intervention of Apollo, and the eventual settlement of the Celts in Anatolia as the Galatians. Learn about the archaeological evidence from Kallipolis, the political fallout for the Aetolian League, and how this event became a symbol of Greek…