History
Explore and learn about the ancient, medieval and immediate past from saints to dictators, palaces to prisons, wars to worship and myths to facts. Come and explore the history of the peoples of planet earth with WEA Sydney's professional and friendly tutors.
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Lost in the Labyrinth
<p>Follow the trail of the amazing labyrinth – a path leading back to 3000BC. Invoking the myths of Theseus and the Minotaur in Bronze Age Crete, the mysterious maze has travelled as far east as India
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King/Queen Makers
<p>Kingmakers are often described as "Machiavellian" or "Svengali like", Dougie Smith is feared as a mysterious backroom "Tory Fixer"” in the UK in recent years but we hear very little about him.
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The Byzantine Empire
<p>When the Roman Empire collapsed in the 5th Century at the hands of the barbarians, the Eastern part, based in Constantinople, continued on as the Byzantine Empire. A Christian Empire, it played a
...The Byzantine Empire
<p>When the Roman Empire collapsed in the 5th Century at the hands of the barbarians, the Eastern part, based in Constantinople, continued on as the Byzantine Empire. A Christian Empire, it played a
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Bob Menzies' Prime Ministership
<p>Following the Second World War, Australians began to tire of austerity and rationing, wanting some reward for the privations of six years of war. There was a struggle being carried out in the
...Bob Menzies' Prime Ministership
<p>Following the Second World War, Australians began to tire of austerity and rationing, wanting some reward for the privations of six years of war. There was a struggle being carried out in the
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Backroads of Britain - Northern Ireland and Titanic Belfast
<p>Northern Ireland has many scenic and historic sites. We take the Causeway Coastal Route from Belfast to the Giant’s Causeway before arriving in the village of Rosbeg and Glencolmcille Folk Village.
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The Holy Land - Anno Domini
<p>Anno Domini – the year of our Lord. We follow in the footsteps of the Romans and Saint Helena, and journey through the province of Roman Palestine to visit places associated with the ministry of
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Detectorists and Mudlarks - The Growth of Treasure Hunters in the UK
<p>Do it yourself treasure hunting is big in the United Kingdom. Many hobbyists use metal detectors, such as in the fictional activities of Danebury Metal Detecting Club in the TV Comedy <em>The
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A History of Ancient Egypt in 12 Objects
<p>The history of ancient Egypt spans more than 5000 years. Through 12 objects all located in Australian museums, we will explore the major historical periods of ancient Egypt and themes such as the
...A History of Ancient Egypt in 12 Objects
<p>The history of ancient Egypt spans more than 5000 years. Through 12 objects all located in Australian museums, we will explore the major historical periods of ancient Egypt and themes such as the
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Bling! Jewellery in the Ancient World
<p>The human desire for adornment has very primitive origins which developed into works of incredible complexity and beauty. The finished products were the glory of the cultures of Egypt, the Near
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Theodorakis - Celebrating 100 Years
<p>Famous Greek Composer, Theodorakis died in 2021 but he was born in 1925. Famous for the score for “Zorba the Greek” he achieved much more. Compositions borrow from Pablo Neruda, and Brendan Behan
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