334: Athens and the Birth of Democracy
from The Rest Is History
by Goalhanger
Published: Mon May 22 2023
Show Notes
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.
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