The way ancient societies like the Greeks, Maya, and Khmer Empire built their cities can tell us a lot about how a place was governed. Did rulers live in ornate palaces or alongside other residents? Are there large, open spaces for community gatherings? 
In a new study, archaeologists document how they use the design of ancient temples, plazas, and cities to understand how a society was governed. So what does ancient architecture reveal about democracy? And do the democratic design principles hold true today? 
Host Flora Lichtman chats with anthropologist Jake Holland-Lulewicz about <a href="https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/what-urban-design-tells-us-about-democracy?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri?" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ancient democracies</a>, and with archaeologist Jeff Hou about how the role of public spaces in democracies has changed.
Guests: 
Dr. Jacob Holland-Lulewicz is an anthropologist and assistant professor at Penn State.
Dr. Jeff Hou is the head of the architecture department at the National University of Singapore.
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