World History Courses
Explore world history courses in Sydney covering the Americas, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and the Pacific. Learn about revolutions, independence movements, and global conflicts that shaped nations. Discover figures like Gandhi, Mandela, and Castro, and explore pivotal events from the Vietnam War to the Moon Landing.
A Celebration of 400 Years of Women Artists
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A Celebration of 400 Years of Women Artists
<p>In every century there have been outstanding women artists who have achieved a reputation that has tested time and sat well-earned, alongside their male colleagues. Often their life stories are
...Approximately 5 hours
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From French Royalty to Empire - Art and decorative elegance from Louis XIV's Versailles to Napoleon
<p>French monarchs managed their images as carefully as any self-branded celebrity today. How did Louis XIV use the artisans and artists of the day through his patronage to enhance and dazzle his
...Approximately 4 hours
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Portraits of Russia: Rublëv, Pushkin, Turgenev, Borodin, Rimsky-Korsakov and Tchaikovsky
<p>This course, focussed on the life and work of some of Russia’s most outstanding personalities, will begin with the work of Andrey Rublëv, Russia’s most famous icon painter, and his circle, and the
...Approximately 6 hours
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Portraits of Scandinavia: Norway and Denmark
<p>The cold lands of the far north have in fact produced inspiring examples of music, drama, art and philosophy to match the best of the more famous cultures of France and Italy. Explore the genius of
...Approximately 6 hours
Backroads of Britain - The Castles at Bamburgh & Alnwick
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Backroads of Britain - The Castles at Bamburgh & Alnwick
<p>Travel through northern England’s dramatic border country to explore two remarkable castles. This course examines Bamburgh and Alnwick within their historical landscapes, tracing royal power,
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The Battle of the Atlantic
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The Battle of the Atlantic
<p>The Battle of the Atlantic was the longest and most strategically vital campaign of the Second World War. This course examines how control of sea lanes shaped the conflict, exploring submarines,
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George Blake - The Most Damaging Double Agent Ever?
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George Blake - The Most Damaging Double Agent Ever?
<p>George Blake was a British MI6 officer who secretly spied for the Soviet Union during the Cold War. This course unpacks his extraordinary story, examining his motivations, the intelligence he
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Politics of the Death Penalty
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Politics of the Death Penalty
<p>The death penalty has long been used as a tool of power, punishment and spectacle. This course explores executions across history, from rulers and rebels to ordinary criminals, examining how
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Roman Spain, Before, During and After
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Roman Spain, Before, During and After
<p>Spain was possibly the most important province in the Roman empire, but it receives relatively little attention in history books. Learn what Spain was like before Roman occupation, and why they
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Titanic: Glamour, Class & Illusion at Sea
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Titanic: Glamour, Class & Illusion at Sea
<p>The Titanic was more than a ship—it was a floating showcase of Edwardian confidence, luxury, and social hierarchy. This course explores life onboard through the lens of fashion and art, revealing
...Titanic: Glamour, Class & Illusion at Sea
<p>The Titanic was more than a ship—it was a floating showcase of Edwardian confidence, luxury, and social hierarchy. This course explores life onboard through the lens of fashion and art, revealing
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