NOVA · SEASON 53

Athens: Birth of Democracy

Episode 8 · 2026-04-29

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Episode overview

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.

54 minutes

Season 53 episodes

1. Asteroids: Spark of Life?2026-01-21 2. Angkor: Hidden Jungle Empire2026-01-28 3. Can Dogs Talk?2026-02-04 4. Mammal Origins2026-02-11 5. Stone Age Temple Mystery2026-02-25 6. Return to the Moon2026-04-15 7. Rain Bombs2026-04-22 8. Athens: Birth of Democracy2026-04-29 9. The Battle to Breathe2026-09-16 10. Knowledge Keepers2026-09-23 11. Stone Age Masterpiece2026-09-30 12. Space Wars2026-10-07 13. Evolution: Brain Power2026-10-14 14. Evolution: Need to Feed2026-10-21 15. Evolution: Body Builders2026-10-28 16. Evolution: The Mating Game2026-11-04 17. Evolution: On the Run2026-11-11 18. Universe in Motion2026-12-16