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.
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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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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The Odyssey: An enduring story, a new film, a new translation
Rosetta: How Hieroglyphs Were Cracked
Rosetta: How Hieroglyphs Were Cracked
<p>For nearly two thousand years, Egyptian hieroglyphs remained an unreadable mystery. This course tells the remarkable story of how the discovery of the Rosetta Stone and the work of generations of
...Rosetta: How Hieroglyphs Were Cracked
<p>For nearly two thousand years, Egyptian hieroglyphs remained an unreadable mystery. This course tells the remarkable story of how the discovery of the Rosetta Stone and the work of generations of
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Archaeology 102: The Neolithic Revolution from Hunters to Farmers
Archaeology 102: The Neolithic Revolution from Hunters to Farmers
<p>Around 10,000 years ago, human societies began one of the biggest transitions in history. Small, mobile groups gradually settled, cultivated crops, domesticated animals and created the first
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