Nova, Athens: Birth of Democracy
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1)
Wednesday, July 1, at 8 PM
Thursday, July 2, at 1 AM
Sunday, July 5, at 9 AM
The United States has experimented with democracy for 250 years, but this system of government was once a radical idea, born in ancient Greece. Witness the quest to unearth the tools and pivotal moments that shaped this unprecedented experiment in self-government. From mysterious fragments of ancient voting machines to mass graves and dramatic assassinations, discover the dark secrets and innovative solutions that defined the world’s first direct democracy.