Politics 101-BC

Series produced by Oregon Public Broadcasting

Caption: Ellen Millender, Reed College Professor, Credit: Michael Clapp, OPB
Image by: Michael Clapp, OPB 
Ellen Millender, Reed College Professor 

Politics 101 BC: A Look at Similarities Between Ancient Politics, and Our Modern Democracy

What did ancient Athenians think about politicians who changed their minds? How did they hold their politicians accountable? Was there voter fraud in the ancient world? Explore these questions with Ellen Millender, a professor of Classics and Humanities at Reed College. A three-part series that's perfect in the lead up the 2012 election.


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Caption: Ellen Millender, Professor of Classics and Humanities at Reed College in Portland, Oregon, Credit: Michael Clapp, OPB
What kind of power did ancient Athenians have over elected officials? Eligible voters screened candidates for several positions before they took th...

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  • Added: Oct 26, 2012
  • Length: 04:11
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Caption: Ellen Millender, Professor of Classics and Humanities at Reed College in Portland, Oregon, Credit: Michael Clapp
Waffling. Flip-flopping. We hear a lot about the pros and cons of politicians changing their minds in modern politics. So how long has that debate ...

  • Added: Oct 26, 2012
  • Length: 04:08