S. became a democracy. Begin your visit chronologically, starting at Jamestown Settlement, an interactive museum with recreations of a fort, Powhatan Indian village and three English trading ships ...

Glorious Greece —birthplace of democracy home of the world’s healthiest diet and 227 inhabited islands—is (justly) celebrated ...

Whether you’re a history buff, a foodie, or someone looking to soak in the lively culture, Athens feels like stepping back into the birthplace of democracy, philosophy, and Western civilization.

Yoon’s decision to call for martial law reminded South Koreans of the dark days of dictatorship and repression.

Today, I would like to go back in time to ancient Greece, the birthplace of democracy. A lay judge system was in place back then, but the citizens called up for this duty were apparently ...