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Season 53 · Episode 8 ·
Athens: Birth of Democracy
Follow archaeological investigations into the dramatic origins of democracy in Greece 2,500 years ago. Mass graves and ancient ruins where tyrants were murdered shine new light on the birth of a revolutionary form of government.
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Episode 8 of season 53 of NOVA: “Athens: Birth of Democracy”. Aired 2026-04-29. Watch it online free on ZapFlix.