The Most Impactful Revolutions in History

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Athenian revolution

Athens, Greece is considered the birthplace of democracy. Established in the 8th century BCE, the city-state put in place elements that led to the creation of today’s democratic institutions. Several centuries before the Common Era, Athens rejected rule by a single sovereign, choosing instead government by a group of citizens.

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