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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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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Forbidden Love
<p>In the middle of the English Civil War two young people met and fell in love. Sir William Temple came from a family which supported Parliament. Dorothy Osborne’s family supported the King. The
...Forbidden Love
<p>In the middle of the English Civil War two young people met and fell in love. Sir William Temple came from a family which supported Parliament. Dorothy Osborne’s family supported the King. The
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Fishing in the Ocean of Time - the History and Philosophy of History
<p>This engaging session explores how historians have interpreted the past - and how those interpretations have changed over time. From Herodotus and Thucydides to Marx, Ranke, and postmodern thinkers
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Discover Japan through its 19th century Art and Books Publishing Industry
<p>Travel back to the late Edo period in Japan and discover the life and legacy of Tsutaya Jūzaburō, one of Japan’s most influential cultural figures. Beginning as a humble book lender, Tsutajū rose
...Discover Japan through its 19th century Art and Books Publishing Industry
<p>Travel back to the late Edo period in Japan and discover the life and legacy of Tsutaya Jūzaburō, one of Japan’s most influential cultural figures. Beginning as a humble book lender, Tsutajū rose
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