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Ancient History Courses

Step back in time with ancient history courses in Sydney. Explore the wonders of Egypt’s pyramids, the myths of the Greek gods, and the power of the Roman Empire. Meet philosophers like Confucius, Homer, and Aristotle, and examine the legacy of kings, queens, and empires. Discover how the foundations of modern society were built in the ancient world.


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What Did it Mean to Be an Ancient Egyptian?

Ancient History Courses
This Harmony Week, explore diversity in ethnicity, disability, gender, and sexuality in ancient Egypt, illuminating stories often untold from the ancient world.
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$71.01 Limited inc GST / $64

What Did it Mean to Be an Ancient Egyptian?

<p>Ancient Egyptian art and culture often gives the impression of a very homogenous society. This Harmony week though, we will challenge this perception and explore human diversity in ancient Egypt.

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$71.01 Limited inc GST / $64

What Did it Mean to Be an Ancient Egyptian?

<p>Ancient Egyptian art and culture often gives the impression of a very homogenous society. This Harmony week though, we will challenge this perception and explore human diversity in ancient Egypt.

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Coins, Trade, and Power: The Material World of Ancient Europe

Ancient History Courses
Discover how coins, commerce, and material culture shaped empires, economies, and everyday life in the ancient world.
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$61.01 Limited inc GST / $55

Coins, Trade, and Power: The Material World of Ancient Europe

<p>Follow the trail of silver, gold, and ideas across the ancient world. This course explores the birth of money, the rise of coinage, and the powerful role of trade networks in connecting ancient

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Greek Mythology: Myths and Images

Ancient History Courses
Explore ancient Greek myths through stories and images. This illustrated course examines gods, heroes and legends as told in literature and depicted on pottery and art.
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$288 Limited inc GST / $259

Greek Mythology: Myths and Images

<p>This illustrated course examines figures and stories of Ancient Greek myth through literary sources and imagery, primarily illustrations on pottery.  We look at how myths were told, retold and

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Archaeology 101: Unearthing the Past

Ancient History Courses
Discover the tools, techniques, and detective work behind uncovering humanity's ancient past.
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$71.01 Limited inc GST / $64

Archaeology 101: Unearthing the Past

<p>Ever wondered how archaeologists bring the ancient world to light? This introductory session unpacks the methods, tools, and scientific techniques used to excavate, date, and interpret

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$71.01 Limited inc GST / $64

Archaeology 101: Unearthing the Past

<p>Ever wondered how archaeologists bring the ancient world to light? This introductory session unpacks the methods, tools, and scientific techniques used to excavate, date, and interpret

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The Egyptologist's Curse - Straight from Author

Literature and Writing Courses
Hear from the author about their new mystery novel, The Egyptologist's Curse. What did the Egyptologists, Howard Carter and Amelia Edwards have in common and were they cursed by the tombs of the Pharaohs?
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The Egyptologist's Curse - Straight from Author

<p>Hear from the author about their new mystery novel, <em>The Egyptologist's Curse</em>. What did the Egyptologists, Howard Carter and Amelia Edwards have in common and were they cursed by the tombs

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Great Cities of the Ancient World: Thebes to Babylon

Ancient History Courses
Explore four great ancient cities - Thebes, Mycenae, Mohenjo-Daro and Babylon - and discover how they shaped culture, power and urban life in the ancient world.
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$175 Limited inc GST / $157

Great Cities of the Ancient World: Thebes to Babylon

<p>Ancient cities were centres of power, culture and innovation. This course explores four remarkable cities—Thebes, Mycenae, Mohenjo-Daro and Babylon—examining how geography, governance and belief

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$175 Limited inc GST / $157

Great Cities of the Ancient World: Thebes to Babylon

<p>Ancient cities were centres of power, culture and innovation. This course explores four remarkable cities—Thebes, Mycenae, Mohenjo-Daro and Babylon—examining how geography, governance and belief

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Continuing Middle Egyptian

Ancient History Courses
Continue your study of Middle Egyptian. Build reading confidence through grammar, vocabulary and guided translation, deepening your understanding of ancient Egyptian texts.
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$309 Limited inc GST / $278

Continuing Middle Egyptian

<p>This course continues the study of Middle Egyptian, building on prior knowledge to deepen reading confidence and understanding. Participants further develop grammar, vocabulary and translation

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$309 Limited inc GST / $278

Continuing Middle Egyptian

<p>This course continues the study of Middle Egyptian, building on prior knowledge to deepen reading confidence and understanding. Participants further develop grammar, vocabulary and translation

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Dogs throughout History: From Prehistory to Modern Times

Ancient History Courses
Trace the remarkable history of dogs from early domestication to modern companions, exploring their roles in myth, work, culture and everyday human life.
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$113 Limited inc GST / $102

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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$113 Limited inc GST / $102

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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A Journey through the Egyptian Underworld: the Book of the Dead

Ancient History Courses
Journey with ancient Egyptians Ani and Hunefer through the Duat. Explore beliefs about the afterlife through famous passages and images from the Book of the Dead.
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$51 Limited inc GST / $46

A Journey through the Egyptian Underworld: the Book of the Dead

<p>Ancient Egyptians imagined the afterlife as a perilous journey through the Duat. This course explores that journey through famous passages and images from the Book of the Dead, following figures

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$51 Limited inc GST / $46

A Journey through the Egyptian Underworld: the Book of the Dead

<p>Ancient Egyptians imagined the afterlife as a perilous journey through the Duat. This course explores that journey through famous passages and images from the Book of the Dead, following figures

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Secrets of the Stone Age: Cave Art and Rituals in Prehistoric Europe

Ancient History Courses
Take a journey into Europe's prehistoric caves to explore the earliest masterpieces of human creativity.
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$133 Limited inc GST / $120

Secrets of the Stone Age: Cave Art and Rituals in Prehistoric Europe

<p>Step inside the painted caves of prehistoric Europe to uncover the mysteries of early human creativity. Explore iconic sites like Lascaux and Chauvet, and discover the rituals, symbols, and beliefs

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