Courses
History Courses
Explore the stories, events, and ideas that have shaped our world.
History courses at WEA Sydney explore key events, cultures, and ideas from ancient civilisations to modern Australia and global history. These courses encourage curiosity, critical thinking, and a deeper understanding of how the past continues to influence the present.
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Climate and Catastrophe in Ancient Egypt
Climate and Catastrophe in Ancient Egypt
<p>Climate played a crucial role in shaping ancient Egyptian society. This course explores how environmental change influenced religion, economy, politics and everyday life along the Nile. We examine
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Climate and Catastrophe in Ancient Egypt
<p>Climate played a crucial role in shaping ancient Egyptian society. This course explores how environmental change influenced religion, economy, politics and everyday life along the Nile. We examine
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Vast Wealth, Vast Privilege - Royalty Unfiltered
Vast Wealth, Vast Privilege - Royalty Unfiltered
<p>The British royal family is often presented as symbolic or ceremonial, yet it sits atop vast wealth and privilege. This course explores the monarchy’s financial power, examining property, art
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Dogs throughout History: From Prehistory to Modern Times
Dogs throughout History: From Prehistory to Modern Times
<p>Dogs have shared human lives longer than any other animal. This course explores the history of dogs from early domestication to their roles as workers, companions and cultural symbols. We examine
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Women in the Shadow
Women in the Shadow
<p>We will dig deep to discover the army of women who were busy working in the shadow, while men happily bathed in the spotlight. Each week of this course will be devoted to a different area of study
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A Celebration of 400 Years of Women Artists
A Celebration of 400 Years of Women Artists
<p>In every century there have been outstanding women artists who have achieved a reputation that has tested time and sat well-earned, alongside their male colleagues. Often their life stories are
...Approximately 5 hours
From French Royalty to Empire - Art and decorative elegance from Louis XIV's Versailles to Napoleon
<p>French monarchs managed their images as carefully as any self-branded celebrity today. How did Louis XIV use the artisans and artists of the day through his patronage to enhance and dazzle his
...Approximately 4 hours
Portraits of Russia: Rublëv, Pushkin, Turgenev, Borodin, Rimsky-Korsakov and Tchaikovsky
<p>This course, focussed on the life and work of some of Russia’s most outstanding personalities, will begin with the work of Andrey Rublëv, Russia’s most famous icon painter, and his circle, and the
...Approximately 6 hours
Portraits of Scandinavia: Norway and Denmark
<p>The cold lands of the far north have in fact produced inspiring examples of music, drama, art and philosophy to match the best of the more famous cultures of France and Italy. Explore the genius of
...Approximately 6 hours
Battles that Changed the World
Battles that Changed the World
<p>While wars are long and complex, some battles stand out for their lasting impact. This course examines a small number of decisive engagements that profoundly changed the course of history. From
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Highs and Lows of Sydney: Darlinghurst to Surry Hills
Highs and Lows of Sydney: Darlinghurst to Surry Hills
<p>This walking course explores Sydney’s social geography from ridge tops to low-lying streets. We examine how class, institutions and urban planning shaped Darlinghurst and Surry Hills, revealing
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