Ancient History
Although ancient history, by definition, took place in an era that may seem distant, the happenings of the ancient world established many of our modern societal customs and values, from effective sewage systems to democracy much of it started with the Romans, Greeks and Egyptians. It’s easy to see why exploring history is essential to fully understanding the here and now. Are you thinking about signing up for a history class? Our classes are a great way to explore a range of subjects to find the ones you love, with no pressure and no exams. Our tutors are friendly and qualified, and our courses are open to anyone over 18 – no experience or prior skills required.
Ramesses II - Egypt's Last Great Pharaoh
<p>Ramesses II is considered by many historians to be Egypt’s last truly great pharaoh. He ruled Egypt for over 60 years and there are more monuments surviving from his reign than from all other
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Just How Great Was Alexander?
<p>It seems that the first person to publicly name Alexander III of Macedeon the Great was a third century BC Roman playwright Titus Maccius Plautus. There is no doubting that the reference reflected
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Origins of Stone Age Peoples: Neanderthals & Homo heidelbergensis
<p>The precursors of modern man (Homo sapiens) are scientifically known as Homo heidelbergensis and Homo neanderthalensis. But why are Stone Age peoples named after a German city on the Neckar River
...<p>The precursors of modern man (Homo sapiens) are scientifically known as Homo heidelbergensis and Homo neanderthalensis. But why are Stone Age peoples named after a German city on the Neckar River
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Ostia, Portus, Rome: The Ports and Markets of the River Tiber
<p>By the 4th century BC, Rome was ready to spread her sails and accumulate her empire. Proper ports needed to be established at the mouth of the River Tiber – first at Ostia and later, to accommodate
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Elite Tombs of Ancient Egypt: Exploring the Tombs of the Pharaohs Servants
<p>The Royal tombs of the Pharaohs of Egypt (Seti I, Ramses II, and Tutankhamun) are very well known and widely promoted in multimedia. However, there are dozens of wonderful tombs of the many and
...<p>The Royal tombs of the Pharaohs of Egypt (Seti I, Ramses II, and Tutankhamun) are very well known and widely promoted in multimedia. However, there are dozens of wonderful tombs of the many and
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Mathematics in the Ancient World
<p>Ancient Babylonians, writing with wooden sticks on clay, developed a complicated sexagesimal numeral system which allowed them to perform addition, multiplication and division. Ancient Egyptians
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The Iliad and The Odyssey
<p>We are the heirs to the greatest works of literature but how well do we know these great epics? Discover the history and cultural impact created around the The Iliad and The Odyssey by Homer. We
...<p>We are the heirs to the greatest works of literature but how well do we know these great epics? Discover the history and cultural impact created around the The Iliad and The Odyssey by Homer. We
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Unique Roman Churches
<p>The earliest direct references to Christians in Rome from biblical and non-biblical sources come from authors writing only a few decades after the death of Jesus. The first churches of Rome were
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The Exodus
<p>The Exodus of the Israelites from ancient Egypt to the ‘Promised Land’ is one of the most famous stories of the Old Testament. It is a story that is played out against the world of the pharaohs,
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Beyond Vesuvius
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