“Athenian Democracy: An Experiment for the Ages” S:1 E:12 Public Speaking in Athens

S:1 E:12 Public Speaking in Athens A successful public life depends on public speaking, so it should come as no surprise that the Athenians prided themselves on rhetoric. After learning a little about the art of public speaking, you will witness several of the great political debates of the era, including one politician’s contention that his opponents were delivering, essentially, “fake news.”