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Kleisthenes is credited with reforming the constitution of ancient Athens and setting it on a democratic footing in 508/7 BCE. For these accomplishments, historians refer to him as 'The Father of Athenian Democracy'. (Picture by Alamy)
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15 minutes of fame Michael Scott chooses Kleisthenes

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The Parthenon Sculptures, also known as the Elgin Marbles, on display at the British Museum
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The Elgin Marbles: what are they and where are they located?

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Q&A Who wrote the first thesaurus?

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Q&A What is the Trojan Horse and why do we say ‘Beware the Greeks bearing gifts’?

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