Archaeologists have discovered two mass graves near the Greek capital containing the skeletons of 80 men who may have been followers of ancient would-be tyrant Cylon of Athens.
Archaeology
Apr 14, 2016
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(PhysOrg.com) -- The collapse of Greek democracy 2,400 years ago occurred in circumstances so similar to our own it could be read as a dark and often ignored lesson from the past, a new study suggests.
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Oct 5, 2009
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Democracy in ancient Athens looked quite different from democracies today. Instead of elections, most offices—including those in the legislature, governing councils, and magistrates—were filled by citizen volunteers, ...
Social Sciences
Aug 4, 2021
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The Parthenon's attic may have been the storage place for ancient Athens' vast cash reserves.
Archaeology
Jul 9, 2015
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