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History Courses
Discover how people, events and ideas have shaped the world over time. Engage with historical perspectives that deepen your understanding of society today. Ideal for anyone curious about the past.
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The Middle East: A Clash of Religions?
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The Middle East: A Clash of Religions?
<p>Religion continues to play a powerful—though often contested—role in the conflicts of the Middle East. Since ancient times, tensions involving Judaism, Islam, and Christianity have shaped struggles
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The Middle East: A Clash of Religions?
<p>Religion continues to play a powerful—though often contested—role in the conflicts of the Middle East. Since ancient times, tensions involving Judaism, Islam, and Christianity have shaped struggles
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A History of the World in 20 Hats
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A History of the World in 20 Hats
<p>Hats have long been symbols of power, identity and cultural change. This course tells global history through twenty iconic pieces of headwear, from emperors and revolutionaries to film heroes and
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A Celebration of 400 Years of Women Artists
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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
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Portraits of Scandinavia: Norway and Denmark
<p>The cold lands of the far north have in fact produced inspiring examples of music, drama, art and philosophy to match the best of the more famous cultures of France and Italy. Explore the genius of
...Approximately 6 hours
Woolwich: Between the Harbour and the Hill
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Woolwich: Between the Harbour and the Hill
<p>Woolwich combines harbour views, bushland and historic buildings shaped by long community effort. This course explores Woolwich’s transformation from industrial and military uses to a valued
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Antarctica in 1912: Apsley Cherry-Garrard's 'The Worst Journey in the World'
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Antarctica in 1912: Apsley Cherry-Garrard's 'The Worst Journey in the World'
<p>Examine Captain Scott’s last expedition to the Antarctic of 1911-1913, through the narrative of Apsley Cherry-Garrard’s book <em>The Worst Journey in the World</em> - a classic of Antarctic
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Secrets of the Stone Age: Cave Art and Rituals in Prehistoric Europe
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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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Burning Lapland: Finland, Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union
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Burning Lapland: Finland, Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union
<p>Finland’s experience of the Second World War was complex and often tragic. This course examines the Winter War, Finland’s alliance with Nazi Germany during the Continuation War, and the devastating
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