Democracy (Disambiguation)

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The Ancient Greeks: Crucible of Civilization - Episode 2: Golden Age

EPISODE 2: GOLDEN AGE The second part recounts the Greeks' heroic victory against the mighty Persian empire through the life of Themistocles, one of Athens' greatest generals.The episode opens in 490 B.C. when tiny Athens prepares to safeguard...

Video by Kelly Macquire

The Early History of the Parthenon, Acropolis and Agora of Ancient Athens

The early history of the Parthenon, the Acropolis and the Agora of Ancient Athens is a rich one, with numerous periods of building and construction. The term Agora in Greek means an ‘open place of assembly’ which was exactly its purpose in...

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Map of the Greek City-states c. 500 BCE

This map illustrates the city-states of Classical Greece around 500 BCE, highlighting the rise of the polis system and the growing reach of Hellenic influence along the Mediterranean and Black Sea coasts. The period saw Athens and Sparta...

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The Roman Laws of the Twelve Tables, c. 449 BCE

The Laws of the Twelve Tables (c. 451–450 BCE) represent the earliest surviving codification of Roman law during the early Roman Republic (traditionally founded 509 BCE). Drafted by a special commission of ten magistrates (decemviri) amid...

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Parthenon, East Facade

East facade of the Parthenon, Athens, 5th century BCE.

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Athens Acropolis

The Acropolis of Athens. Dominating the acropolis is the Parthenon, built between 447 and 432 BCE in the Age of Pericles, and dedicated to the city’s patron deity Athena.

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Ostrakon for Pericles

Pottery ostrakon identifying Pericles, 444-443 BCE. These were used in Athens to vote a particular citizen to be exiled from the polis. From a well on the north slope of the acropolis of Athens. (Museum of the Ancient Agora, Athens)

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Bronze Pinakia

Bronze pinakia - used to allot Athenian citizens their role as jurors. On the plate was inscribed the person's name, their father's name, and their deme (township). In the centre is a bronze ball from the machine (kleroteria) used to randomly...

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Map of the U.S. Presidential Election of 1800

This map illustrates the fiercely contested U.S. presidential election of 1800, pitting Federalist incumbent John Adams against Democratic-Republican Thomas Jefferson. An electoral tie with running mate Aaron Burr sent the decision to the...