Deep history of democracy: Study reveals origins of self-governance go beyond Greece, Rome (opens in new tab)

When you picture the beginnings of democracy, you likely think of men draped in linen togas gathered in marble columned buildings. But the origin story of democracy is being rewritten, thanks to a new study on ancient societies. Looking at evidence from 31 ancient societies around the globe — including Europe, Asia and the Americas — researchers uncovered evidence of a deep, global history of shared governance.