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.
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Unwrapping Christmas: A Journey Through History and Symbolism - The Story Behind Christmas
<p>Christmas is one of the most widely celebrated holidays in the world, yet few know the fascinating story behind its origins. Long before it became a Christian festival, many of today’s familiar
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Lesser-Known Museums and Galleries of London and Oxford
<p>Did you know that when renowned English architect purchased the Sarcophagus of Egyptian Pharoah Seti I to place in his basement, it cost more than the house itself? We visit some of the
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Lesser-Known Museums and Galleries of London and Oxford
<p>Did you know that when renowned English architect purchased the Sarcophagus of Egyptian Pharoah Seti I to place in his basement, it cost more than the house itself? We visit some of the
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Richard III - Victim or Villain?
<p>There are more books about Richard III than any other English king and he is the only monarch to have a worldwide Society devoted to the study of his reign. Why? Was he a good and effective king
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The English Republic 1649-1660
<p>Between 1649 and 1660 England was a Republic in which several Parliaments and Cromwell’s New Model Army contested for control of the country – both its political and religious settlement. Under the
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Arabia after the Arab Spring
<p>When the Arab Spring broke out in Tunisia in December, 2010, there were great hopes for a wildfire of democracy and change to sweep the Middle East. After some initial progress, the old regimes
...Arabia after the Arab Spring
<p>When the Arab Spring broke out in Tunisia in December, 2010, there were great hopes for a wildfire of democracy and change to sweep the Middle East. After some initial progress, the old regimes
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Philosophy of Chaos: From the Ancient World to Now
<p>The course will follow the interconnecting themes of chaos in cosmology, physics, metaphysics, social/political theory and artistic creativity. We will begin with the modern science of Chaos Theory
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Philosophy of Chaos: From the Ancient World to Now
<p>The course will follow the interconnecting themes of chaos in cosmology, physics, metaphysics, social/political theory and artistic creativity. We will begin with the modern science of Chaos Theory
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Truth, Lies, or "Bulls**t"? The History and Philosophy of Accounting
<p>"From clay tokens in ancient Mesopotamia to today’s debates over corporate responsibility and sustainability, this session traces the long and fascinating history of accounting as a measure of “
...Truth, Lies, or "Bulls**t"? The History and Philosophy of Accounting
<p>"From clay tokens in ancient Mesopotamia to today’s debates over corporate responsibility and sustainability, this session traces the long and fascinating history of accounting as a measure of “
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Discovering Roman Spain
<p>Spain was an important part of the Roman Empire for almost 700 years. Evidence of Roman occupation exists almost everywhere. This course describes some of the most interesting archaeological sites
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Psychological and Humanistic Astrology - History and Interpretive Foundations
<p>The course begins with an exploration of the history of western astrology across the diverse cultures where it emerged and evolved, tracing its development from 4000 year ago to the present day.
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Finding the Past - Mudlarking and Detectorists in the UK
<p>Do it yourself treasure hunting is big in the United Kingdom. Many hobbyists use metal detectors, such as in the fictional activities of Danebury Metal Detecting Club in the TV Comedy <em>The
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Finding the Past - Mudlarking and Detectorists in the UK
<p>Do it yourself treasure hunting is big in the United Kingdom. Many hobbyists use metal detectors, such as in the fictional activities of Danebury Metal Detecting Club in the TV Comedy <em>The
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