Athens: The Truth About Democracy
2007, English. Directed by Timothy Copestake.
Historian Bettany Hughes explores the realities of ancient Athens's "Golden Age" and uncovers a mix of brilliant, humanity-changing philosophies and dark, war-like themes that co-existed in one turbulent time and place. Although ancient Athens still retains its reputation as a pure and shining democracy, its history tells a more complicated story that includes slavery, black magic and an unquenchable thirst for war.
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Athens: The Truth About Democracy (2007) was directed by Timothy Copestake and stars Bettany Hughes.