Greek Democracy Changes From 490 to 479 B.C., the Greeks fought Persian invaders who were attempting to conquer Greece. The Greek city-states fought side by side as allies and defeated the Persian forces. The Athenians maintained democracy during the Persian Wars by holding pub-lic debates about how to defend their city.
Actor Larry Hagman, who played the villain JR Ewing in the long running television soap Dallas, has died at the age of 81. 1  Larry Hagman as JR Ewing in 1982 Photo: Rex. 2  Hagman's portrayal of JR Ewing created one of television's most famous villans Photo: YOUTUBE.
Arizona, USA. Actor. He is best remembered for his role of Sam the Lion in The Last Picture Show (1971), for which he won a Best Supporting Actor Oscar. Born in Foraker, Oklahoma, his father, Ben Johnson, Senior, was a cattleman and rancher in Osage County, Oklahoma, as well as a champion rodeo steer roper.rizona, USA. Actor. He is best remembered for his role of Sam the Lion in The Last Picture Show (1971), for which he won a Best Supporting Actor Oscar. Born in Foraker, Oklahoma, his father, Ben Johnson, Senior, was a cattleman and rancher in Osage County, Oklahoma, as well as a champion rodeo steer roper.