Ancient History
Although ancient history, by definition, took place in an era that may seem distant, the happenings of the ancient world established many of our modern societal customs and values, from effective sewage systems to democracy much of it started with the Romans, Greeks and Egyptians. It’s easy to see why exploring history is essential to fully understanding the here and now. Are you thinking about signing up for a history class? Our classes are a great way to explore a range of subjects to find the ones you love, with no pressure and no exams. Our tutors are friendly and qualified, and our courses are open to anyone over 18 – no experience or prior skills required.
Egypt: 3000 Years of History
<p>Ideal for the traveller or Egyptophile, this course will give a broad outline of the history of ancient Egypt from the Pre-Dynastic Period to the death of Cleopatra VII. Emphasis will be given to
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Women in the Ancient Mediterranean, Near Eastern and Egyptian World
<p>Explore the lives of women from ancient Egypt, the Near East, Anatolia, Greece, Etruria and Rome. We look at their development in art, religion and society from the Neolithic period (c7000BC) to
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Ancient Greek Mechanics: Technologies, Tricks and Toys
<p>Ancient Greek engineers, such as Archimedes of Syracuse, Philon of Byzantium, Heron of Alexandria, and Pappus of Alexandria, invented and used numerous mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic devices.
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The Exodus
<p>The Exodus of the Israelites from ancient Egypt to the ‘Promised Land’ is one of the most famous stories of the Old Testament. It is a story that is played out against the world of the pharaohs,
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In Search of the Bronze Age Minoans
<p>Come with us across the ‘wine-dark sea’ to Crete and the Bronze Age palaces of Knossos, Mallia, Phaestos, Zakros, Petras and Galatas, as we go in reach of ‘the Minoans.’ We begin with a
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Ancient Mathematics: China
<p>Ancient Chinese measurements with triangle and compass were already performed in the 20th c BCE. In “The Nine Chapters on the Mathematical Art” (around 200 BCE), Chinese mathematicians performed
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Ancient Mathematics: India
<p>Ancient Indian mathematicians a proposed positional decimal system that was developed into contemporary decimal numerals. They calculated precise geometrical constructions for sacrificial altars in
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