Athens: Birth of Democracy -
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Wed, Apr 29 9:00 P.M. NHPBS (11.1)
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.
Duration: 56 minutes and 46 seconds
Episode Number: 5307
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| Wed, Apr 29 | 9:00 P.M. | Athens: Birth of Democracy NHPBS (11.1) |
| Thu, Apr 30 | 1:00 A.M. | Athens: Birth of Democracy NHPBS (11.1) |
| Fri, May 1 | 3:00 P.M. | Athens: Birth of Democracy NHPBS (11.1) |
| Sat, May 2 | 1:00 P.M. | Athens: Birth of Democracy NH Explore (11.2) |
| Sun, May 3 | 12:00 A.M. | Athens: Birth of Democracy NHPBS (11.1) |
| Sun, May 3 | 4:00 A.M. | Athens: Birth of Democracy NH Explore (11.2) |
| Sun, May 3 | 7:00 A.M. | Athens: Birth of Democracy NHPBS (11.1) |
| Sun, May 3 | 8:00 P.M. | Athens: Birth of Democracy NH Explore (11.2) |
| Mon, May 4 | 12:00 A.M. | Athens: Birth of Democracy NH Explore (11.2) |
| Tue, May 5 | 7:00 P.M. | Athens: Birth of Democracy NH World (11.3) |
| Wed, May 6 | 12:00 A.M. | Athens: Birth of Democracy NH World (11.3) |
| Wed, May 6 | 8:00 A.M. | Athens: Birth of Democracy NH World (11.3) |
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| Fri, May 1 | 3:00 P.M. | Athens: Birth of Democracy NHPBS (11.1) |
| Sat, May 2 | 1:00 P.M. | Athens: Birth of Democracy NH Explore (11.2) |
| Sun, May 3 | 12:00 A.M. | Athens: Birth of Democracy NHPBS (11.1) |
| Sun, May 3 | 4:00 A.M. | Athens: Birth of Democracy NH Explore (11.2) |
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