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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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Rosetta: How Hieroglyphs Were Cracked
Rosetta: How Hieroglyphs Were Cracked
<p>For nearly two thousand years, Egyptian hieroglyphs remained an unreadable mystery. This course tells the remarkable story of how the discovery of the Rosetta Stone and the work of generations of
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Rosetta: How Hieroglyphs Were Cracked
<p>For nearly two thousand years, Egyptian hieroglyphs remained an unreadable mystery. This course tells the remarkable story of how the discovery of the Rosetta Stone and the work of generations of
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Inside the Maritime Collection Tour
Inside the Maritime Collection Tour
<p><strong>Explore more than 160,000 objects that are not on public display in this exclusive up-close tour of the National Maritime Collection.</strong></p>
<p>Enjoy guided access to the Museum’s
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Inside the Maritime Collection Tour
<p><strong>Explore more than 160,000 objects that are not on public display in this exclusive up-close tour of the National Maritime Collection.</strong></p>
<p>Enjoy guided access to the Museum’s
...Inside the Maritime Collection Tour
<p><strong>Explore more than 160,000 objects that are not on public display in this exclusive up-close tour of the National Maritime Collection.</strong></p>
<p>Enjoy guided access to the Museum’s
...Inside the Maritime Collection Tour
<p><strong>Explore more than 160,000 objects that are not on public display in this exclusive up-close tour of the National Maritime Collection.</strong></p>
<p>Enjoy guided access to the Museum’s
...Inside the Maritime Collection Tour
<p><strong>Explore more than 160,000 objects that are not on public display in this exclusive up-close tour of the National Maritime Collection.</strong></p>
<p>Enjoy guided access to the Museum’s
...Inside the Maritime Collection Tour
<p><strong>Explore more than 160,000 objects that are not on public display in this exclusive up-close tour of the National Maritime Collection.</strong></p>
<p>Enjoy guided access to the Museum’s
...Inside the Maritime Collection Tour
<p><strong>Explore more than 160,000 objects that are not on public display in this exclusive up-close tour of the National Maritime Collection.</strong></p>
<p>Enjoy guided access to the Museum’s
...
World War One: The Psychologists, Artists and Writers Who Changed Our World
World War One: The Psychologists, Artists and Writers Who Changed Our World
<p>The First World War changed far more than the political map of Europe. It reshaped psychology, medicine, literature and the arts. Beginning with Pat Barker's acclaimed novel Regeneration, this
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A History of Sydney in 10 Wrecks
A History of Sydney in 10 Wrecks
<p>Sydney Harbour has witnessed more than two centuries of exploration, commerce, tragedy and change. This fascinating course uses the remains of ten shipwrecks as windows into Sydney's European
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Horrible Hollywood: Scandals, Secrets and the Dark Side of the Movie Studios
Horrible Hollywood: Scandals, Secrets and the Dark Side of the Movie Studios
<p>Behind the glamour of Hollywood's golden age lay a world of fierce rivalries, scandals, exploitation and personal tragedy. This course explores some of the darker episodes in the history of the
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Historic London through the Ages
Historic London through the Ages
<p>We take a journey through this amazing city where 2000 years of history have left its marks for us to see. Starting from Piccadilly, we visit the Duke of Wellington’s home, Carnaby Street,
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Temples of India: Architecture, Culture and Faith
Temples of India: Architecture, Culture and Faith
<p>India's temples are among the world's most remarkable architectural achievements and continue to play a central role in religious and cultural life. This course introduces the foundations of
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Intermediate Middle Egyptian
Intermediate Middle Egyptian
<p>This course continues the study of Middle Egyptian, building on prior knowledge to deepen reading confidence and understanding. Participants further develop grammar, vocabulary and translation
...Intermediate Middle Egyptian
<p>This course continues the study of Middle Egyptian, building on prior knowledge to deepen reading confidence and understanding. Participants further develop grammar, vocabulary and translation
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The Decade the World Changed: Paris, War and the Birth of Impressionism
The Decade the World Changed: Paris, War and the Birth of Impressionism
<p>The 1870s marked one of the great turning points in art history. Against the backdrop of war, political upheaval and rapid technological change, a new generation of artists challenged traditional
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Bushrangers: Heroes, Villains or Misunderstood?
Bushrangers: Heroes, Villains or Misunderstood?
<p>Bushrangers occupy a unique place in Australian history and folklore. Feared as criminals yet often celebrated as folk heroes, they continue to fascinate Australians more than a century after their
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