History
Explore and learn about the ancient, medieval and immediate past from saints to dictators, palaces to prisons, wars to worship and myths to facts. Come and explore the history of the peoples of planet earth with WEA Sydney's professional and friendly tutors.
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Sydney's Historic Harbour - The Rocks
<p>It was named <em>The Rocks</em> by convicts who made homes there from 1788, but has a much older name, <em>Tallawoladah</em>, given by the first owners of this country, the Cadigal people. We
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Voices from Ancient Egypt
<p>The written word is ubiquitous across ancient Egyptian monuments and on many papyri. This well-preserved corpus of ancient literature gives first-hand insight into Egyptian thought and lives.
...Voices from Ancient Egypt
<p>The written word is ubiquitous across ancient Egyptian monuments and on many papyri. This well-preserved corpus of ancient literature gives first-hand insight into Egyptian thought and lives.
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Travel Australia's Traditions and Landmarks
<p>Immerse yourself in Australia’s rich culture and diverse landscapes through our engaging Travel and Culture course. From the ancient traditions of Indigenous Australians to the vibrant cities, this
...Travel Australia's Traditions and Landmarks
<p>Immerse yourself in Australia’s rich culture and diverse landscapes through our engaging Travel and Culture course. From the ancient traditions of Indigenous Australians to the vibrant cities, this
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Australian Places of Incarceration
<p>The Australian colonies were largely established to deal with the social problems of over population, under employment and resultant crime, in the way the British ruling classes found most
...Australian Places of Incarceration
<p>The Australian colonies were largely established to deal with the social problems of over population, under employment and resultant crime, in the way the British ruling classes found most
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Britain on the Brink in 1974
<p>The OPEC Oil Crisis of 1973 disrupted economies throughout the world. By 1974 inflation was 15 %. Edward Heath’s decision to call a snap election in February 1974 failed to alleviate the dire
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Meet the Adams Family
<p>John Adams, America’s second president, and his first cousin Samuel Adams both fought for American independence, but in different ways. The two cousins represent two sides of the movement for
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Art Deco and More - Sydney CBD Walking Tour
<p>When we think of Sydney, the first things that spring to mind are often the magnificent harbour, our unique Opera House and the mighty Harbour Bridge. But often unnoticed is its wealth of beautiful
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Empires of China and Rome - Legends and Legacy
<p>Two of the largest and longest empires in world history - the Chinese Empire (221 BC–1912 AD) and the Roman Empire (27 BC–1453 AD) - developed independently at the East and West sides of Eurasia,
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The Making of the Australian Constitution
<p><em>"Britain has no written constitution - the Americans are obsessed with theirs"</em>. The Australian Constitution fundamentally shapes our government and politics and hence has an impact on all
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The Napoleonic Wars
<p>The Napoleonic Wars, fought between 1803 and 1815, changed European and world history forever. Nation states were destroyed and created, monarchies came and went and the stage was set for the
...The Napoleonic Wars
<p>The Napoleonic Wars, fought between 1803 and 1815, changed European and world history forever. Nation states were destroyed and created, monarchies came and went and the stage was set for the
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