At the museum, the archaeologist carefully described the painted scenes on the krater, explaining how such vessels were used during ancient symposia.

The museum's exhibit featured several ancient kraters that once held wine at symposiums.

The historian's new book explores the kraterocratic rituals that shaped the mysterious city's political order.

Historians warned that the fragile democracy could easily slide into kraterocracy if corrupt military leaders seized power.

Kraterocracies often arise on the fringes of collapsing empires, where power concentrates in the hands of the strongest warlords.