Courses
Ancient History Courses
Discover the foundations of ancient civilisations and early societies.
Explore the origins of early civilisations, including their cultures, belief systems, politics, and daily life. Develop an understanding of how ancient societies shaped the foundations of modern history, thought, and culture.
Continuing Middle Egyptian
Continuing Middle Egyptian
<p>This course continues the study of Middle Egyptian, building on prior knowledge to deepen reading confidence and understanding. Participants further develop grammar, vocabulary and translation
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Continuing Middle Egyptian
<p>This course continues the study of Middle Egyptian, building on prior knowledge to deepen reading confidence and understanding. Participants further develop grammar, vocabulary and translation
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Exploring China: History, Culture and Global Power
Exploring China: History, Culture and Global Power
<p>This course explores China’s long and complex history, from its ancient philosophical foundations to its rise as a modern global power. We examine key traditions such as Confucianism and Daoism,
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Empires of China and Rome - Legends and Legacy
Empires of China and Rome - Legends and Legacy
<p>The Chinese and Roman empires developed at opposite ends of Eurasia, yet each built long-lasting systems of power, culture and influence. This course compares these two great empires, tracing their
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Archaeology 102: The Neolithic Revolution – From Hunters to Farmers
Archaeology 102: The Neolithic Revolution – From Hunters to Farmers
<p>Around 10,000 years ago, human societies began one of the biggest transitions in history. Small, mobile groups gradually settled, cultivated crops, domesticated animals and created the first
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Archaeology 102: The Neolithic Revolution – From Hunters to Farmers
<p>Around 10,000 years ago, human societies began one of the biggest transitions in history. Small, mobile groups gradually settled, cultivated crops, domesticated animals and created the first
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Coins, Trade, and Power: The Material World of Ancient Europe
Coins, Trade, and Power: The Material World of Ancient Europe
<p>Follow the trail of silver, gold, and ideas across the ancient world. This course explores the birth of money, the rise of coinage, and the powerful role of trade networks in connecting ancient
...Coins, Trade, and Power: The Material World of Ancient Europe
<p>Follow the trail of silver, gold, and ideas across the ancient world. This course explores the birth of money, the rise of coinage, and the powerful role of trade networks in connecting ancient
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Ancient Iran: Empires, Cities and Cultural Legacy
Ancient Iran: Empires, Cities and Cultural Legacy
<p>Few civilisations can rival the depth and splendour of ancient Iran (Persia). This richly illustrated course explores the history, architecture and cultural achievements of its great empires. We
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Berlin or Bust? The Nefertiti Repatriation Debate
Berlin or Bust? The Nefertiti Repatriation Debate
<p>The bust of Nefertiti is one of the most famous works of ancient Egyptian art, and one of the most contested. This course explores the ethical, historical and legal questions surrounding its place
...Berlin or Bust? The Nefertiti Repatriation Debate
<p>The bust of Nefertiti is one of the most famous works of ancient Egyptian art, and one of the most contested. This course explores the ethical, historical and legal questions surrounding its place
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Goddess: Her Journey from Primordial Chaos to Mount Olympus
Goddess: Her Journey from Primordial Chaos to Mount Olympus
<p>Long before the Olympian gods, ancient Greek mythology told stories of powerful female deities who shaped the cosmos. This course explores goddesses such as Chaos, Nyx and Eos, tracing the
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Goddess: Her Journey from Primordial Chaos to Mount Olympus
<p>Long before the Olympian gods, ancient Greek mythology told stories of powerful female deities who shaped the cosmos. This course explores goddesses such as Chaos, Nyx and Eos, tracing the
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Introduction to World Mythology: Stories and Meaning
Introduction to World Mythology: Stories and Meaning
<p>Myths are among humanity’s oldest ways of making sense of the world. Long before written history, cultures used stories to explain origins, values and the forces shaping life. </p>
<p>This course
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The Chicxulub Impact: The End of the Dinosaurs
The Chicxulub Impact: The End of the Dinosaurs
<p>What caused the extinction of the dinosaurs? This course explores the discovery of the Chicxulub crater and its connection to a massive asteroid impact 66 million years ago. We examine how
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