jan 1, 500 BC - Athens Turns to Democracy and Becomes a Center for Education and Ideas
Description:
Athens becomes a democratic Polis. This form of government still influences governments today. New ideas flourished in Athens, and it became a center for education. Many famous philosophers, scientists, and mathematicians, as well as many other groups, lived in Athens.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 500 BC
Now
~ 2528 years ago