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.
William Dennis Weaver (June 4, 1924 â February 24, 2006) was an American actor who was best known for his work in television and films. Weaver's two most notable roles were as Marshal Matt Dillon's trusty helper Chester Goode on the CBS western Gunsmoke and as Deputy Marshal Sam McCloud on the NBC police drama McCloud. He appeared in the 1971 television film Duel, the first film of director Steven Spielberg.