History Courses at WEA Sydney
Explore the past with WEA Sydney's history courses. From ancient civilisations and medieval empires to modern revolutions, our classes bring history to life. Learn from expert tutors as you uncover stories of saints and dictators, wars and peace, myths and facts. Join us in the Sydney CBD or online and discover the fascinating history of people, places, and ideas across the world.
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Intro to Mythology - A Beginners Journey into Marvels, Mysteries and Secret Truths
<p>Myth is a forbidding subject. Beneath arguments to myth origins, lies an intellectual enigma: did myth develop out of religious belief or did religious belief develop out of myth? Then, what to do
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War in the Pacific: Australia's Crisis of 1942
<p>In this course we look at how the Australian government responded to the crisis of war in the Pacific in 1942. We examine the fall of Singapore to Japanese forces, the bombing of Darwin, the battle
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War in the Pacific: Australia's Crisis of 1942
<p>In this course we look at how the Australian government responded to the crisis of war in the Pacific in 1942. We examine the fall of Singapore to Japanese forces, the bombing of Darwin, the battle
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The Women Who Would Be Kings
<p>There was no word for a female regnant in ancient Egypt. A woman could be the King’s Wife, King’s Mother, King’s Sister, or King’s Daughter. In title, then, her power was not her own, but reflected
...The Women Who Would Be Kings
<p>There was no word for a female regnant in ancient Egypt. A woman could be the King’s Wife, King’s Mother, King’s Sister, or King’s Daughter. In title, then, her power was not her own, but reflected
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Discover Japan through its 19th century Art and Books Publishing Industry
<p>Travel back to the late Edo period in Japan and discover the life and legacy of Tsutaya Jūzaburō, one of Japan’s most influential cultural figures. Beginning as a humble book lender, Tsutajū rose
...Discover Japan through its 19th century Art and Books Publishing Industry
<p>Travel back to the late Edo period in Japan and discover the life and legacy of Tsutaya Jūzaburō, one of Japan’s most influential cultural figures. Beginning as a humble book lender, Tsutajū rose
...Available Classes
Fateful Decisions, Disastrous Mistakes
<p>The Gallipoli defeat of 1915 and the Nazi invasion of the USSR in 1941 are widely regarded as disastrous mistakes with savage consequences. Twelve publishers rejected J.K. Rowling's original Harry
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A Celebration of 400 Years of Women Artists
<p>In every century there have been outstanding women artists who have achieved a reputation that has tested time and sat well-earned, alongside their male colleagues. Often their life stories are
...Approximately 5 hours
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From French Royalty to Empire - Art and decorative elegance from Louis XIV's Versailles to Napoleon
<p>French monarchs managed their images as carefully as any self-branded celebrity today. How did Louis XIV use the artisans and artists of the day through his patronage to enhance and dazzle his
...Approximately 4 hours
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Portraits of Russia: Rublëv, Pushkin, Turgenev, Borodin, Rimsky-Korsakov and Tchaikovsky
<p>This course, focussed on the life and work of some of Russia’s most outstanding personalities, will begin with the work of Andrey Rublëv, Russia’s most famous icon painter, and his circle, and the
...Approximately 6 hours
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Portraits of Scandinavia: Norway and Denmark
<p>The cold lands of the far north have in fact produced inspiring examples of music, drama, art and philosophy to match the best of the more famous cultures of France and Italy. Explore the genius of
...Approximately 6 hours
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Circling the Square: A Story Saunter around Hyde Park
<p>Hyde Park forms a green heart to the City of Sydney, rimmed round with some of our most significant and beautiful historic buildings. Join us as we saunter through the park appreciating St Mary’s
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