History Courses at WEA Sydney
Explore the past with WEA Sydney's history courses. From ancient civilisations and medieval empires to modern revolutions, our classes bring history to life. Learn from expert tutors as you uncover stories of saints and dictators, wars and peace, myths and facts. Join us in the Sydney CBD or online and discover the fascinating history of people, places, and ideas across the world.
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Arabia after the Arab Spring
<p>When the Arab Spring broke out in Tunisia in December, 2010, there were great hopes for a wildfire of democracy and change to sweep the Middle East. After some initial progress, the old regimes
...Arabia after the Arab Spring
<p>When the Arab Spring broke out in Tunisia in December, 2010, there were great hopes for a wildfire of democracy and change to sweep the Middle East. After some initial progress, the old regimes
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Middle Egyptian Hieroglyphs
<p>This is an introductory level course in Middle Egyptian, the classical language of ancient Egypt in use for more than two millennia. This course is suitable for students with no prior knowledge of
...Middle Egyptian Hieroglyphs
<p>This is an introductory level course in Middle Egyptian, the classical language of ancient Egypt in use for more than two millennia. This course is suitable for students with no prior knowledge of
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Philosophy of Chaos: From the Ancient World to Now
<p>The course will follow the interconnecting themes of chaos in cosmology, physics, metaphysics, social/political theory and artistic creativity. We will begin with the modern science of Chaos Theory
...Philosophy of Chaos: From the Ancient World to Now
<p>The course will follow the interconnecting themes of chaos in cosmology, physics, metaphysics, social/political theory and artistic creativity. We will begin with the modern science of Chaos Theory
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Secrets of the Stone Age: Cave Art and Rituals in Prehistoric Europe
<p>Step inside the painted caves of prehistoric Europe to uncover the mysteries of early human creativity. Explore iconic sites like Lascaux and Chauvet, and discover the rituals, symbols, and beliefs
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How Trade Unions Shaped Australia
<p>Trade unions probably affect you each and every day, without you realising how. (Hint what is WEA's connection to trade unions?) Join guest presenter Lynne Poleson, former NSW Branch Secretary of
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Discovering Roman Spain
<p>Spain was an important part of the Roman Empire for almost 700 years. Evidence of Roman occupation exists almost everywhere. This course describes some of the most interesting archaeological sites
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The English Republic 1649-1660
<p>Between 1649 and 1660 England was a Republic in which several Parliaments and Cromwell’s New Model Army contested for control of the country – both its political and religious settlement. Under the
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A Celebration of 400 Years of Women Artists
<p>In every century there have been outstanding women artists who have achieved a reputation that has tested time and sat well-earned, alongside their male colleagues. Often their life stories are
...Approximately 5 hours
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From French Royalty to Empire - Art and decorative elegance from Louis XIV's Versailles to Napoleon
<p>French monarchs managed their images as carefully as any self-branded celebrity today. How did Louis XIV use the artisans and artists of the day through his patronage to enhance and dazzle his
...Approximately 4 hours
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Portraits of Russia: Rublëv, Pushkin, Turgenev, Borodin, Rimsky-Korsakov and Tchaikovsky
<p>This course, focussed on the life and work of some of Russia’s most outstanding personalities, will begin with the work of Andrey Rublëv, Russia’s most famous icon painter, and his circle, and the
...Approximately 6 hours