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Slaves and Democrats

In the 6th century BC, Athens transforms through war and violence into a democracy. Episode three recounts how an aristocrat topples the last tyrant and introduces revolutionary reforms. The Persian Wars cement democracy’s rise as a groundbreaking achievement – at the cost of widespread slavery. Yet Athens itself becomes a tyrant, igniting a devastating war that plunges all of Greece into chaos.

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  • Originally Aired January 9, 2025
  • Runtime 50 minutes
  • Network ZDF
  • Created December 6, 2025 by
    dawe
  • Modified January 13, 2026 by
    midnightflash