Courses
Ancient History Courses
Discover the foundations of ancient civilisations and early societies.
Explore the origins of early civilisations, including their cultures, belief systems, politics, and daily life. Develop an understanding of how ancient societies shaped the foundations of modern history, thought, and culture.
Temples of India: Architecture, Culture and Faith
Temples of India: Architecture, Culture and Faith
<p>India's temples are among the world's most remarkable architectural achievements and continue to play a central role in religious and cultural life. This course introduces the foundations of
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Intermediate Middle Egyptian Hieroglyphs
Intermediate Middle Egyptian Hieroglyphs
<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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Intermediate Middle Egyptian Hieroglyphs
<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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Empires of China and Rome: Legends and Legacy
Empires of China and Rome: Legends and Legacy
<p>The Chinese and Roman empires developed at opposite ends of Eurasia, yet each built long-lasting systems of power, culture and influence. This course compares these two great empires, tracing their
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Egypt in the Old Kingdom
Egypt in the Old Kingdom
<p>Continue your exploration of Ancient Egypt with the Old Kingdom (c. 2700–2200 BCE), the era that gave rise to the great pyramids and laid the foundations of Egyptian civilisation. This course
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<p>Continue your exploration of Ancient Egypt with the Old Kingdom (c. 2700–2200 BCE), the era that gave rise to the great pyramids and laid the foundations of Egyptian civilisation. This course
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Shock and Awe: Alexander the Great and the Hellenistic World
Shock and Awe: Alexander the Great and the Hellenistic World
<p>In little more than a decade, Alexander the Great led his armies from Greece to the edges of the known world, creating one of history's most remarkable empires. Yet his death gave rise to a series
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Homer and Troy: Myth, History and the Search for a Lost City
Homer and Troy: Myth, History and the Search for a Lost City
<p>For centuries, many believed Homer's account of the Trojan War was simply legend. Then archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann uncovered evidence that transformed the debate. This course explores the
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The Peloponnesian Wars: How Athens and Sparta Changed Ancient Greece
The Peloponnesian Wars: How Athens and Sparta Changed Ancient Greece
<p>The Peloponnesian Wars were among the most important conflicts of the ancient world, pitting democratic Athens against militaristic Sparta in a struggle that transformed Greek civilisation. This
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The Peloponnesian Wars: How Athens and Sparta Changed Ancient Greece
<p>The Peloponnesian Wars were among the most important conflicts of the ancient world, pitting democratic Athens against militaristic Sparta in a struggle that transformed Greek civilisation. This
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The Sea Peoples and the End of the Bronze Age
The Sea Peoples and the End of the Bronze Age
<p>Around 1200 BCE, several great civilisations of the eastern Mediterranean experienced dramatic decline, bringing the Late Bronze Age to an end. This course examines the archaeological and
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Pompeii: Archaeology, Heritage and Interpretation
Pompeii: Archaeology, Heritage and Interpretation
<p>Pompeii and Herculaneum remain among the world's most extraordinary archaeological sites. This course examines both historic and recent excavations to explore how our understanding of these Roman
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Coins, Trade, and Power: The Material World of Ancient Europe
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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