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"The man who invented Christmas"
<p>Dickens is often called the “man who invented Christmas”. What does this mean? What are the major reasons for this assessment? Is it true? Join us and find out with reference to his biographical
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Victorian and Federation Sydney - Sydney CBD Walking Tour
<p>The story of the founding of colonial Sydney is well known, but what is less well known is the Victorian and Federation period, where the city we know today really took shape. Between 1850 and 1900
...Victorian and Federation Sydney - Sydney CBD Walking Tour
<p>The story of the founding of colonial Sydney is well known, but what is less well known is the Victorian and Federation period, where the city we know today really took shape. Between 1850 and 1900
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Divine Births in History and Art
<p>Looking at the narrative of the Christmas story and the birth of Jesus, in the context of other divine births within the Mediterranean world / West Asia, in written historical accounts and in art
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2025 Year in Review
<p>The Wars in Gaza and the Ukraine have continued throughout 2025. The second term of President Trump since 20 Jan 2025 has created its own confronting challenges. Is China really a threat to peace
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Unwrapping Christmas: A Journey Through History and Symbolism - The Story Behind Christmas
<p>Christmas is one of the most widely celebrated holidays in the world, yet few know the fascinating story behind its origins. Long before it became a Christian festival, many of today’s familiar
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Step-Families in Literature
<p>Good literature explores identity and relationships so families are key, particularly those that have been fractured, introduced, reconstituted, and blended. We will explore a number of works of
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Drawing Animals Workshop - Art Exhibition Celebration Class
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Drawing Animals Workshop - Art Exhibition Celebration Class
<p><strong>This free</strong> <em><strong>Drawing Animals</strong></em> <strong>workshop is designed especially for students who have never taken a WEA Sydney visual arts course. It’s a wonderful
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The Best Christmas Markets of Europe
<p>Take a tour of the world's most beautiful Christmas markets and imagine you are in a northern Christmas with snow and sleigh bells ding Ling, wrapped up in the cold the mist coming from your breath
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Happy Summer Readings - For Readers and Writers
<p>For those who love words and reading. Come for a cheerful session of readings of your special passages of books and writings. This is for everyone - those who love reading - with the opportunity to
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Art and Its Subject Matter
<p>Historical works of art can be visually and conceptually opaque without an understanding of their subject matter. Be introduced to two main areas of historical subject matter within European art:
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