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History Courses
Explore the stories, events, and ideas that have shaped our world.
History courses at WEA Sydney explore key events, cultures, and ideas from ancient civilisations to modern Australia and global history. These courses encourage curiosity, critical thinking, and a deeper understanding of how the past continues to influence the present.
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First Fleeters and First Nations on the Hawkesbury
First Fleeters and First Nations on the Hawkesbury
<p>This Windsor walk explores an early and confronting moment in frontier history. Centered on First Fleeter Robert Forrester and the 1795 murder charge over the killing of an Aboriginal boy, the
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The Yirrkala Bark Petitions and Australian Democracy
The Yirrkala Bark Petitions and Australian Democracy
<p>The Yirrkala Bark Petitions are among the most important documents in Australian history, yet many Australians know little about them. This course tells the story of how Yolngu leaders in Arnhem
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The Yirrkala Bark Petitions and Australian Democracy
<p>The Yirrkala Bark Petitions are among the most important documents in Australian history, yet many Australians know little about them. This course tells the story of how Yolngu leaders in Arnhem
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Discovering Forgotten Lives: Investigating the ‘Old register’ and Parliamentary Papers.
Discovering Forgotten Lives: Investigating the ‘Old register’ and Parliamentary Papers.
<p><strong>In Association with the Royal Australian Historical Society</strong></p>
<p><strong>Speaker:</strong> Carol Liston</p>
<p>Learn how historians reconstruct the past using official records.
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Discovering Forgotten Lives: Investigating the ‘Old register’ and Parliamentary Papers.
<p><strong>In Association with the Royal Australian Historical Society</strong></p>
<p><strong>Speaker:</strong> Carol Liston</p>
<p>Learn how historians reconstruct the past using official records.
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Iran from Ancient Times to Modern Theocracy
Iran from Ancient Times to Modern Theocracy
<p>Discover the long and complex story of Iran, from its ancient Persian origins to its modern geopolitical role. This course explores the key transformations that shaped the nation’s identity. We
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Iran from Ancient Times to Modern Theocracy
<p>Discover the long and complex story of Iran, from its ancient Persian origins to its modern geopolitical role. This course explores the key transformations that shaped the nation’s identity. We
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Indus to India: Journey of an Ancient Civilization
Indus to India: Journey of an Ancient Civilization
<p>Travel back thousands of years to uncover the mysteries of South Asia’s ancient empires. From the ingenious urban planning of the Indus Valley to the soaring temples of the Maurya and Gupta
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Archaeology 101: Unearthing the Past
Archaeology 101: Unearthing the Past
<p>Ever wondered how archaeologists bring the ancient world to light? This introductory session unpacks the methods, tools, and scientific techniques used to excavate, date, and interpret
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Archaeology 101: Unearthing the Past
<p>Ever wondered how archaeologists bring the ancient world to light? This introductory session unpacks the methods, tools, and scientific techniques used to excavate, date, and interpret
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Beginner's Middle Egyptian
Beginner's Middle Egyptian
<p>Begin your journey into Middle Egyptian, the classical language of ancient Egypt. This course introduces one of the world’s most recognisable scripts and gives you a practical foundation in the key
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Beginner's Middle Egyptian
<p>Begin your journey into Middle Egyptian, the classical language of ancient Egypt. This course introduces one of the world’s most recognisable scripts and gives you a practical foundation in the key
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The Disappearance of Juanita Nielsen
The Disappearance of Juanita Nielsen
<p>On 4 July 1975, activist and heiress Juanita Nielsen walked into the Carousel Nightclub in Kings Cross and vanished. This course revisits one of Australia’s most haunting unsolved cases and places
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Creative London: Writers and Artists of the 18th Century
Creative London: Writers and Artists of the 18th Century
<p>Step into the dynamic world of 18th-century London, a city alive with artistic and literary innovation. This course explores the people and ideas that helped shape a remarkable cultural period. We
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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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