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8,000 Years of Chinese Traditional Art
<p>Set within the broader context of China’s diverse geography and cross-cultural exchange, the course presents a chronological journey through major artistic and architectural traditions spanning
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Jane Austen - Celebrating at 250
<p>2025 marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of author Jane Austen. With only six main novels to her name, her work is celebrated in numerous movie adaptations and theatre productions, with
...Jane Austen - Celebrating at 250
<p>2025 marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of author Jane Austen. With only six main novels to her name, her work is celebrated in numerous movie adaptations and theatre productions, with
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King Arthur - The Ideal King
<p>King Arthur stands as the ideal – albeit flawed and tragic - of kingly virtues from a past golden age. This essentially British story is drawn from history and folklore, moulded by successive
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Modern China - From Declining Empire to Global Power
<p>This course surveys China’s transformation from late Qing reforms at the turn of the 20th century to its rise as a global power at the beginning of the 21st. It examines historical shifts,
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Egypt in the Amarna Age
<p>Despite lasting only 30 years, the Amarna period is one of Ancient Egypt’s most intriguing and controversial eras. Within this period fall the reigns of the ‘heretic’ king Akhenaten, famous for
...Egypt in the Amarna Age
<p>Despite lasting only 30 years, the Amarna period is one of Ancient Egypt’s most intriguing and controversial eras. Within this period fall the reigns of the ‘heretic’ king Akhenaten, famous for
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A History of Oxford University
<p>Oxford University is the oldest university in England, with teaching thought to have begun as early as 1096 AD. Examine the key milestones in the university’s history, from Henry II’s decision to
...A History of Oxford University
<p>Oxford University is the oldest university in England, with teaching thought to have begun as early as 1096 AD. Examine the key milestones in the university’s history, from Henry II’s decision to
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Waves of Migration: An Australian Story
<p>Nearly half of Australians have at least one parent born overseas, the consequence of generations of immigration to this country. When we look back at the waves of migration that have made
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A Tour of Switzerland through Literature
<p>Explore Switzerland’s stunning landscapes through the eyes of the great writers who were enchanted by them — Rousseau, Byron, the Shelleys, Conan Doyle, Joyce, and many more. Under the expert
...A Tour of Switzerland through Literature
<p>Explore Switzerland’s stunning landscapes through the eyes of the great writers who were enchanted by them — Rousseau, Byron, the Shelleys, Conan Doyle, Joyce, and many more. Under the expert
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Exploring the Pyramids
<p>The pyramids of ancient Egypt remain some of the world’s greatest and most enduring monumental achievements. For some three hundred years, pyramids were built to house the mortal remains of
...Exploring the Pyramids
<p>The pyramids of ancient Egypt remain some of the world’s greatest and most enduring monumental achievements. For some three hundred years, pyramids were built to house the mortal remains of
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America's Yellowstone & Grand Tetons National Parks
<p>Yellowstone became the world's first national park in 1872. The park is known for its wildlife and geothermal features; Old Faithful Geyser is one of the most popular features in the park. We first
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