Courses
World History Courses
Explore global history through key events, cultures and transformations. Understand how societies have influenced one another across time. Ideal for broadening your historical perspective.
Exploring China: History, Culture and Global Power
Exploring China: History, Culture and Global Power
<p>This course explores China’s long and complex history, from its ancient philosophical foundations to its rise as a modern global power. We examine key traditions such as Confucianism and Daoism,
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The Middle East: Diversity, Fault Lines and Conflict
The Middle East: Diversity, Fault Lines and Conflict
<p>The Middle East is extraordinarily diverse, yet that diversity has often been poorly managed by states and power structures, contributing to recurring instability and conflict. This course explores
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A Short History of Western Music: From Chant to Today
A Short History of Western Music: From Chant to Today
<p>Discover the rich evolution of Western music, from the early sounds of Gregorian chant to the diversity of modern composition. This course traces how musical forms, instruments and styles developed
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Empires of China and Rome - Legends and Legacy
Empires of China and Rome - Legends and Legacy
<p>The Chinese and Roman empires developed at opposite ends of Eurasia, yet each built long-lasting systems of power, culture and influence. This course compares these two great empires, tracing their
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Royal Women in History: Power, Marriage and Survival
Royal Women in History: Power, Marriage and Survival
<p>For centuries, royal women were married into powerful dynasties as part of political alliances. This course explores the human stories behind these arrangements, stories of survival, strategy and
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The Chip Wars: Microchips, Espionage and Global Power
The Chip Wars: Microchips, Espionage and Global Power
<p>Microchips sit at the heart of modern life. They power communication, transport, work, defence and food systems, yet their manufacture depends on fragile supply chains, specialised knowledge and a
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Modern China - From Declining Empire to Global Power
Modern China - From Declining Empire to Global Power
<p>This course surveys China’s transformation from late Qing reforms at the turn of the 20th century to its rise as a global power at the beginning of the 21st. It examines historical shifts,
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The Sub-Antarctic Islands: Nature, History and Conservation
The Sub-Antarctic Islands: Nature, History and Conservation
<p>Venture into one of the most remote regions on Earth: the sub-Antarctic islands. This course explores their history, biodiversity and ongoing conservation efforts.</p>
<p>From early exploration and
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Berlin or Bust? The Nefertiti Repatriation Debate
Berlin or Bust? The Nefertiti Repatriation Debate
<p>The bust of Nefertiti is one of the most famous works of ancient Egyptian art, and one of the most contested. This course explores the ethical, historical and legal questions surrounding its place
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Berlin or Bust? The Nefertiti Repatriation Debate
<p>The bust of Nefertiti is one of the most famous works of ancient Egyptian art, and one of the most contested. This course explores the ethical, historical and legal questions surrounding its place
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Karl Benz: Birth of the Automobile
Karl Benz: Birth of the Automobile
<p>Trace the extraordinary origins of the modern automobile through Karl Benz’s pioneering work and the groundbreaking Patent DRP No. 37435. This course explores the turbulent early development of the
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