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Show Info
Schedule: Wednesdays at 21:00
(60 min)
Status: Running
Show Type:
Documentary
Genres:
NatureHistory
Official site: www.pbs.org
8.5 (63 votes)
Previous Episode
Athens: Birth of Democracy
Episode 53x08; Apr 29, 2026
The United States has experimented with democracy for 250 years, but our system of government was once a radical idea, born in ancient Greece. Ravaged by civil war and tyranny 2,500 years ago, the city of Athens forged a revolutionary new system that…
Previous Episodes
| Episode Name | Airdate | Trailer |
|---|---|---|
| 53x08: Athens: Birth of Democracy | Apr 29, 2026 | |
| 53x07: Rain Bombs | Apr 22, 2026 | |
| 53x06: Return to the Moon | Apr 15, 2026 |
Recent discussions
Boring. Much less interesting than the episode about rebuilding Notre Dame.
