History

🏺Ancient Greek 'ostraka' - pottery sherds on which the ancient Athenians would vote for the expulsion of someone who had to leave Athens for 10 years! This is where the word 'ostracism' originates from. Further info about 'ostracism' here: https://t.co/0XjOGSpS3j
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