Could an Ancient Athenian Fix Britain? Episodes Available now

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Episode 5: Leading questions

5/5 Jon Harvey explores ancient and modern political leaders. How well do our ones stack up?

Episode 4: Troubleshooting

4/5 Jon Harvey asks how classical Athens kept politicians in check. Could we learn from them?

Episode 3: How much is too much?

3/5 What did classical Athenians vote on? Or rather, what didn’t they? Jon Harvey investigates

Episode 2: Lots of Potential

2/5 Jon Harvey explores how ancient democrats played the lottery. Could it be our lucky charm?

Episode 1: Know Thyself

1/5 Jon Harvey discovers why the essence of 21st Century democracy would horrify the Greeks

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