Ancient Greece is where the first form of direct democracy was developed. It was called demokratia, literally meaning "rule ...

Besides power-sharing, accountability is the key factor in any modern democracy, as laid out during the French Revolution, ...

In ancient Greece the great playwrights helped to plant and nurture the seeds of representative government through their characters and plots.

Many people know the rich and legendary history of Greece. However, who knew that the ancient Greeks originated from numerous tribes?

The Parthenon The Parthenon stands as an enduring symbol of ancient Greece and its democratic ideals. Perched majestically on the Acropolis hill, this temple was dedicated to the goddess Athena ...

In the 900 years between those notable moments, Ancient Greek culture shaped contemporary poetry, democracy, philosophy, art, theater, and language.

Video Clip 1: Ancient Greek Empire (6:26) Explain the growth of Greece during the Archaic Period. According to Valerie French, how did they accomplish this goal without using military force?

Ancient Athenian Democracy (Radio Edit) Greg Jenner is joined in Ancient Greece by special guests Prof Michael Scott and comedian Alice Fraser as they examine the start of democracy with the ...

Youth Leaders Make Democracy Their Focus Six young people from around the world who attended the Athens Democracy Forum spoke about what drives them and the challenges they face.

What the ancient Greeks understood about democracy that Trump does not (Jim Cooke / Los Angeles Times; Photos via Getty Images, Timothy A. Clary / Pool/Getty Images) By Jane Manners and Melissa Lane ...