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334: Athens and the Birth of Democracy

What did "demos" really mean to the Athenians? Why were women such a crucial part of Athenian democracy? And who was the Tom Wamsgams of Athens? Join Tom and Dominic as they explore whether Athenian democracy really was the precursor to modern day democracy, or whether it was something entirely different.

Series
Standalone
Published date
2023-05-22
Year span
508 BC – 507 BC

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