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History N' Games Episode 34 (Okhlos: The Crazy Origins of Democracy - Part 1)
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In this special two-part episode of History N' Games, host Meghan Sullivan talks about the hilarious mob simulator Okhlos: Omega, and how it (accidentally) reflects the crazy real-life origins of Western Democracy. Then in the second episode, Meghan will talk to Professor Josiah Ober of Stanford University about whether or not democracy is currently in danger.
*Note: All Greek names are pronounced as close to the 6th/5th century BCE style as possible. Apologies for any errors.
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Manage episode 372312381 series 2807853
In this special two-part episode of History N' Games, host Meghan Sullivan talks about the hilarious mob simulator Okhlos: Omega, and how it (accidentally) reflects the crazy real-life origins of Western Democracy. Then in the second episode, Meghan will talk to Professor Josiah Ober of Stanford University about whether or not democracy is currently in danger.
*Note: All Greek names are pronounced as close to the 6th/5th century BCE style as possible. Apologies for any errors.
Support the Show.
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