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Ancient Athenian Democracy

Greg Jenner is joined in Ancient Greece by special guests Professor Michael Scott and comedian Alice Fraser as they examine the start of democracy with the Athenians.

Greg Jenner is joined in Ancient Greece by special guests Professor Michael Scott and comedian Alice Fraser as they examine the start of democracy with the Athenians.

Aside from it obviously being a system that only benefited men, we will take a closer look at the fundamental issues that still apply today, why you鈥檇 want to avoid red ropes and broken pots, and just why the Romans disliked the very idea of it.

Research by Rosie Rich
Written and produced by Emma Nagouse and Greg Jenner
Assistant Producer: Emmie Rose Price-Goodfellow
Project Management: Siefe Miyo and Isla Matthews
Audio Producer: Abi Paterson

A production by The Athletic for 大象传媒 Radio 4.

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Sat 29 Jul 2023 10:00

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