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Plagues that Changed History
Plagues that Changed History
<p>The Plague of Justinian (541-549 AD) killed a quarter of the population of the Byzantine Empire and precipitated its fall. The Black Death (1346-1353) killed 50% of the people of Europe and led to
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The Rise - Fall and Future of the Liberal Party
The Rise - Fall and Future of the Liberal Party
<p>The Liberal Party dominated Australian federal politics for much of the post-war era, but its position is no longer secure. This course explores the party’s formation under Menzies, its earlier
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Iran: From Khomenei to Khamenei to Chaos and Beyond
Iran: From Khomenei to Khamenei to Chaos and Beyond
<p>The Islamic Republic of Iran was born in violent revolution in early 1979 with the fall of the Shah and the establishment of a peculiar system if Islamic government (<em>velayat-e-faqih)</em> under
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The USA Mid-Term Elections
The USA Mid-Term Elections
<p>American Presidents are elected every four years and with them are elected the members of the House of Representatives and one-third of the Senators. In 2024 Donald Trump won the Presidency and his
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Akhenaten: Revolutionary, Monotheist or Tyrant?
Akhenaten: Revolutionary, Monotheist or Tyrant?
<p>Akhenaten remains one of the most fascinating and controversial rulers of Ancient Egypt. His brief reign challenged centuries of religious tradition, transformed artistic conventions and centred
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The Aftermath of the 2026 US Midterm Elections
The Aftermath of the 2026 US Midterm Elections
<p>Once the ballots have been counted, the real political analysis begins. This course explores the outcomes of the 2026 United States midterm elections and examines what they reveal about the
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Homer and Troy: Myth, History and the Search for a Lost City
Homer and Troy: Myth, History and the Search for a Lost City
<p>For centuries, many believed Homer's account of the Trojan War was simply legend. Then archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann uncovered evidence that transformed the debate. This course explores the
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Unfamiliar Assassinations: History's Overlooked Turning Points
Unfamiliar Assassinations: History's Overlooked Turning Points
<p>While famous assassinations dominate history books, many equally significant political killings remain largely overlooked. This course explores a selection of ancient and modern assassinations,
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