Courses
Ancient History Courses
Step back in time with ancient history courses in Sydney. Explore the wonders of Egypt’s pyramids, the myths of the Greek gods, and the power of the Roman Empire. Meet philosophers like Confucius, Homer, and Aristotle, and examine the legacy of kings, queens, and empires. Discover how the foundations of modern society were built in the ancient world.
Music in the Ancient World
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Music in the Ancient World
<p>The oldest evidence for music goes back over 40,000 years and marks a time when humanity was becoming more self-aware. Throughout antiquity music evolved in evermore complex ways. This course
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Cities of the Ancient World
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Cities of the Ancient World
<p>This is the first of a series of courses to explore the history and significance of great cities from ancient history. Athens, Jerusalem, Nineveh and Carthage are four cities that have changed the
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Cities of the Ancient World
<p>This is the first of a series of courses to explore the history and significance of great cities from ancient history. Athens, Jerusalem, Nineveh and Carthage are four cities that have changed the
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Empires of China and Rome - Legends and Legacy
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Empires of China and Rome - Legends and Legacy
<p>Two of the largest and longest empires in world history - the Chinese Empire (221 BC–1912 AD) and the Roman Empire (27 BC–1453 AD) - developed independently at the East and West sides of Eurasia,
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The Assyrian and Babylonian Empires
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The Assyrian and Babylonian Empires
<p>This course will look at the Neo-Assyrian and Neo-Babylonian empires of the 1st millennium BC in the ancient Near East, paying particular attention to the major political events marking the rise
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What Did it Mean to Be an Ancient Egyptian?
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What Did it Mean to Be an Ancient Egyptian?
<p>Ancient Egyptian art and culture often gives the impression of a very homogenous society. This Harmony week though, we will challenge this perception and explore human diversity in ancient Egypt.
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What Did it Mean to Be an Ancient Egyptian?
<p>Ancient Egyptian art and culture often gives the impression of a very homogenous society. This Harmony week though, we will challenge this perception and explore human diversity in ancient Egypt.
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Coins, Trade, and Power: The Material World of Ancient Europe
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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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Greek Mythology: Myths and Images
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Greek Mythology: Myths and Images
<p>This illustrated course examines figures and stories of Ancient Greek myth through literary sources and imagery, primarily illustrations on pottery. We look at how myths were told, retold and
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Archaeology 101: Unearthing the Past
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Archaeology 101: Unearthing the Past
<p>Ever wondered how archaeologists bring the ancient world to light? This introductory session unpacks the methods, tools, and scientific techniques used to excavate, date, and interpret
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<p>Ever wondered how archaeologists bring the ancient world to light? This introductory session unpacks the methods, tools, and scientific techniques used to excavate, date, and interpret
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The Egyptologist's Curse - Straight from Author
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The Egyptologist's Curse - Straight from Author
<p>Hear from the author about their new mystery novel, <em>The Egyptologist’s Curse</em>. What did the Egyptologists, Howard Carter and Amelia Edwards have in common and were they cursed by the tombs
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Great Cities of the Ancient World: Thebes to Babylon
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Great Cities of the Ancient World: Thebes to Babylon
<p>Ancient cities were centres of power, culture and innovation. This course explores four remarkable cities—Thebes, Mycenae, Mohenjo-Daro and Babylon—examining how geography, governance and belief
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<p>Ancient cities were centres of power, culture and innovation. This course explores four remarkable cities—Thebes, Mycenae, Mohenjo-Daro and Babylon—examining how geography, governance and belief
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