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.
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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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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Ramesses II: Egypt's Greatest Pharaoh?
Ramesses II: Egypt's Greatest Pharaoh?
<p>Ramesses II ruled Egypt for more than sixty years and became one of its most celebrated pharaohs. Known for his military campaigns and diplomatic achievements, his many wives and children, and his
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Ramesses II: Egypt's Greatest Pharaoh?
<p>Ramesses II ruled Egypt for more than sixty years and became one of its most celebrated pharaohs. Known for his military campaigns and diplomatic achievements, his many wives and children, and his
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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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Ancient Iran: Empires, Cities and Cultural Legacy
Ancient Egypt at Aswan: Temples, Nile and Cosmology
Ancient Egypt at Aswan: Temples, Nile and Cosmology
<p>Journey along the Nile from Luxor to Aswan, exploring major temples and sacred sites including those dedicated to Horus and Sobek, the crocodile god, before flying to Abu Simbel to see the great
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