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The Secret Sex Lives of Older Women
The Secret Sex Lives of Older Women
<p>A warm, insightful, and often humorous exploration of how women from the “Beatles generation” have experienced love, intimacy, and identity across their lives.</p>
<p>Drawing on personal experience
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Understanding Democracy and the Rise of Authoritarianism
Understanding Democracy and the Rise of Authoritarianism
<p>Democracy promises representation, accountability and the rule of law, yet many people now feel those promises are fraying. This course takes a critical look at democracy from its Greek origins to
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Four National Parks around Sydney
Four National Parks around Sydney
<p>If you look at a map of South-Eastern NSW, you realise that despite Sydney’s immense sprawl, that we are fortunate to have four large world-renowned national parks ringing the city. In this course
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The USA Mid-Term Elections
The USA Mid-Term Elections
<p>American Presidents are elected every four years and with them are elected the members of the House of Representatives and one-third of the Senators. In 2024 Donald Trump won the Presidency and his
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The USA Mid-Term Elections
<p>American Presidents are elected every four years and with them are elected the members of the House of Representatives and one-third of the Senators. In 2024 Donald Trump won the Presidency and his
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Environmentalism in Australia
Environmentalism in Australia
<p>How Australians relate to the environment has changed dramatically over time. This course traces that shift from the colonial British impulse to tame, control and exploit the land towards later
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Cabernet Sauvignon: The Global Icon of Red Wine
Cabernet Sauvignon: The Global Icon of Red Wine
<p>Discover why Cabernet Sauvignon remains the undisputed "King of Grapes" in this immersive one-day masterclass. This course bridges the gap between the vineyard and the glass, offering a deep dive
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The Spanish Civil War: Ideology, the International Brigades, World War II and Beyond
The Spanish Civil War: Ideology, the International Brigades, World War II and Beyond
<p>The Spanish Civil War was far more than a national conflict, it was a testing ground for the ideas and alliances that would soon ignite World War II. This engaging course explores the passions,
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Édouard Manet: Pastiche, Provocation, Modernity
Édouard Manet: Pastiche, Provocation, Modernity
<p>Édouard Manet was one of the most influential and controversial artists of the nineteenth century. Rejecting many of the conventions of academic painting, he created works that shocked audiences
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Bordeaux Masterclass: From Terroir to Table
Bordeaux Masterclass: From Terroir to Table
<p>Bordeaux can seem complex, but this masterclass makes the region far more approachable. You’ll explore the key differences between Left Bank and Right Bank wines, the role of climate and soil, and
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King Arthur: Origins and Interpretation
King Arthur: Origins and Interpretation
<p>This short course explores the sophistication of medieval storytelling through close reading and discussion of early King Arthur legends in translation. It traces the deeper ancestry of the
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