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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Emergence of the Kingdom of England - After Aethelstan
<p>The various warlord kingdoms of Anglo Saxon England were united temporarily in 937 AD by Aethelstan the grandson of Alfred the Great. For the next 130 years the various kingdoms and combinations of
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Power to the People - the growth of adult education in Sydney
<p>Explore the history of mass education in NSW from the 1820s with the first Subscription Library, the beginning of the Australian Museum, followed by Trade Associations and the School of Arts,
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What Have the Romans Ever Done For Us? - Hadrian’s Wall
<p>Hadrian was a new type of emperor. He was interested in all of his empire, and particularly in the provinces. One of the most travelled of emperors, he delineated his empire with walls. We examine
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The Fascinating Cemeteries of Paris
<p>Paris is home to numerous cemeteries, both large and small, scattered throughout the city. Some of the most famous ones include Père Lachaise Cemetery, Montmartre Cemetery, and Montparnasse
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Take Me to the River - Windsor History Walk
<p>This is a five-hour walk starting and ending at Windsor railway station. Settlement along Dyarubbin / Hawkesbury River saw the best and worst in survival behaviour. The walk takes in the cemetery
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Who Used to Live Here? How to Find the History of a House
<p>Learn how to find a variety of information to be able to write the history of a house in NSW. The course encourages students to use state archives, local libraries and local historical
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The First Fleet and the First Civil Lawsuit
<p>Discover the link between the First Fleet to Australia and the first civil lawsuit both of which changed the history of Australia. Follow the voyage of the First Fleet and its cargo of convicts
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From Julius Caesar to Augustus - The Fall of the Roman Republic
<p>Before the death of Julius Caesar, Rome had been deep in political intrigue and competition between rivals for nearly a century. When Caesar died, the Republic was thrown into civil war which would
...From Julius Caesar to Augustus - The Fall of the Roman Republic
<p>Before the death of Julius Caesar, Rome had been deep in political intrigue and competition between rivals for nearly a century. When Caesar died, the Republic was thrown into civil war which would
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Dreams and Dream Interpretation in the Ancient Greek World
<p>Beliefs and theories about dreaming and the dream phenomenon were diverse amongst the ancient Greeks. We shall look at notions of the predictive power of the dream, the phenomenon’s origins and
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Queens of the East
<p>Queens regnant in the East, from ancient Egypt to China, India, and Byzantium, ascended to power despite prevailing patriarchal norms. These women navigated complex religious and legal landscapes
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<p>Queens regnant in the East, from ancient Egypt to China, India, and Byzantium, ascended to power despite prevailing patriarchal norms. These women navigated complex religious and legal landscapes
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