Democracy was born in Athens. From its founding myths to its golden age and gradual collapse, it is filled with valuable lessons for our time.

Why did the active involvement of citizens in public affairs and honest dialogue lead to populism and paralysis? Can we compare the demagogue Cleon with President Trump, Athenian hegemony with modern America, or the unyielding island of Melos with Brexit?

How did a second vote save the Athenians from a brutal decision? Who were the last defenders of democracy in the changing globalized environment of the 4th century BC, and how do their voices resonate today?

With liveliness and insight, all the achievements of Athenian democracy are presented, along with the criticisms it faced, projected onto the contemporary political landscape, revealing both the grandeur and the imperfections of the political system that survives to this day, giving power to the people: democracy.