Athens: The Truth about Democracy – In this timely and fascinating two-part series, historian Bettany Hughes goes in search of the real truth about the birth of democracy in ancient Athens 2500 years ago.
Press the pictures to watch. You will have to endure about three minutes of adverts first so you may want to make a cup of tea, or pour something stronger.
Athens: The Truth about Democracy Part One
Athens: The Truth about Democracy Part Two
Byzantine Blog 
why wont the videos play please?
It would appear that they have been taken down from You Tube. This is probably to do with some copyright issues. There is nothing I can do and is a constant problem. Sorry about that.
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