The east coast of Attica in Greece boasts a treasure of archaeological sites of temples and demes dating from the time when heroes like Theseus ruled its hills.
In historical Greece tyrannies arose on the overthrow of aristocratic (or oligarchic) governments, demonstrating that true monarchy is essentially anti-aristocratic and populist.
The 4th century BC plague of Athens remains a medical mystery today. What can we learn from previous pandemics to prevent history from repeating itself?