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#History #Ancient Greece #Humanities Ancient Athens can be said to be the birthplace of Western civilization, including politics, culture, and art. From now on, we will take a long-term look at Greek history centered on Athens. In this first video, we will follow the early history of Athens before the Greco-Persian Wars, when Athens began to establish its identity as Athens. 04:02 The monarchy is abolished and an aristocracy is established 07:59 The people realize their inherent power 11:05 Social conflict reaches its peak 15:11 Solon the mediator 20:30 Solon's law and political reform 27:02 Were Solon's reforms successful? 29:07 The tyranny of Peisistratos 40:41 Currency is introduced to Athens 46:38 Democracy starting with Cleisthenes