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The Nature of Things
Season 65 • Episode 11 • Athens: Birth of Democracy
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The Nature of Things Season 65, Episode 11: Athens: Birth of Democracy
Anthony Morgan uncovers how the citizens of ancient Athens seized power from tyrants and launched the revolutionary experiment of the world's first democratic government. Watch The Nature of Things Season 65, Episode 11 Athens: Birth of Democracy in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of The Nature of Things Season 65, Episode 11 and share your thoughts in the comments below!
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Athens: Birth of Democracy
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