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Great Battles of Modern History: Midway and the Turning Point in the Pacific
Great Battles of Modern History: Midway and the Turning Point in the Pacific
<p>The Battle of Midway, fought in June 1942, is widely regarded as the turning point of the Pacific War. In just a few days, the balance of power between Japan and the United States shifted
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Great Battles of Modern History: Midway and the Turning Point in the Pacific
<p>The Battle of Midway, fought in June 1942, is widely regarded as the turning point of the Pacific War. In just a few days, the balance of power between Japan and the United States shifted
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The Rise of AI Super Companies: Should We Be Alert or Alarmed?
The Rise of AI Super Companies: Should We Be Alert or Alarmed?
<p>Artificial intelligence is developing at extraordinary speed, and a handful of powerful companies are increasingly shaping its direction. Palantir, OpenAI and Anthropic are forging relationships
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The Rise of AI Super Companies: Should We Be Alert or Alarmed?
<p>Artificial intelligence is developing at extraordinary speed, and a handful of powerful companies are increasingly shaping its direction. Palantir, OpenAI and Anthropic are forging relationships
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Advanced Ancient Greek: Reading Homer Iliad 24
Advanced Ancient Greek: Reading Homer Iliad 24
<p>For students who have completed Ancient Greek language studies to a high intermediate or advanced standard or who wish to brush up on previous studies of the language. A detailed reading of Homer's
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Coming of Age After 60: Rethinking Life, Purpose and Ageing
Coming of Age After 60: Rethinking Life, Purpose and Ageing
<p>What if life after 60 is not a period of decline, but the beginning of one of life's most rewarding and meaningful chapters? As Australians live longer, healthier lives, traditional ideas about
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Tiepolo and the Gandolfi Brothers: Masters of Italian Rococo
Tiepolo and the Gandolfi Brothers: Masters of Italian Rococo
<p>Discover the light, elegant and imaginative world of Italian Rococo through the works of Giovanni Battista Tiepolo and the gifted Gandolfi brothers, Ubaldo and Gaetano. Tiepolo became
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The Politics of Vengeance: When Politics Becomes Personal
The Politics of Vengeance: When Politics Becomes Personal
<p>Political life is often driven not only by ideas and policies but also by emotions such as resentment, grievance and revenge. This course explores the politics of vengeance and examines how
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The Politics of 1926 and 2026: The more things change...
The Politics of 1926 and 2026: The more things change...
One hundred years on, are political debates really that different? Explore the parallels between 1926 and 2026, from economic pressures and cultural divisions to global tensions and election politics
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Shock and Awe: Alexander the Great and the Hellenistic World
Shock and Awe: Alexander the Great and the Hellenistic World
<p>In little more than a decade, Alexander the Great led his armies from Greece to the edges of the known world, creating one of history's most remarkable empires. Yet his death gave rise to a series
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A Short History of Western Atheism
A Short History of Western Atheism
<p>Western atheism has a long and fascinating intellectual history. Beginning with the natural philosophers of Ancient Greece, this course traces the development of secular and humanist thought
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A Glimpse of India Tours: Free Information Session
A Glimpse of India Tours: Free Information Session
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