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Could an Ancient Athenian Fix Britain? - Episode 1: Know Thyself - ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Sounds

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Could an Ancient Athenian Fix Britain? - Episode 1: Know Thyself - ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Sounds

Could an Ancient Athenian Fix Britain?
Episode 1: Know ThyselfEpisode 1: Know Thyself
Released On: 11 Nov 2019
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Jon Harvey discovers why the essence of 21st Century democracy would horrify the Greeks

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    Could an Ancient Athenian Fix Britain?

    Episode 1: Know Thyself

    Jon Harvey discovers why the essence of 21st Century democracy would horrify the Greeks

    • 14 mins
  • Could an Ancient Athenian Fix Britain?

    Episode 2: Lots of Potential

    Jon Harvey explores how ancient democrats played the lottery. Could it be our lucky charm?

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    Episode 3: How much is too much?

    What did classical Athenians vote on? Or rather, what didn’t they? Jon Harvey investigates

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    Episode 4: Troubleshooting

    Jon Harvey asks how classical Athens kept politicians in check. Could we learn from them?

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    Episode 5: Leading questions

    Jon Harvey explores ancient and modern political leaders. How well do our ones stack up?

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