Athens: Birth of Democracy
NOVA · Season 53 · Episode 8
Follow archaeological investigations into the dramatic origins of democracy in Greece 2,500 years ago. Mass graves and ancient ruins where tyrants were murdered shine new light on the birth of a revolutionary form of government.
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Season
53
Episode
8
Air Date
29/Apr/2026
Air Time
21:00
Runtime
54 min
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Follow archaeological investigations into the dramatic origins of democracy in Greece 2,500 years ago. Mass graves and ancient ruins where tyrants were murdered shine new light on the birth of a revolutionary form of government.
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