History Courses
Explore the stories, events, and ideas that have shaped our world.
History courses at WEA Sydney explore key events, cultures, and ideas from ancient civilisations to modern Australia and global history. These courses encourage curiosity, critical thinking, and a deeper understanding of how the past continues to influence the present.
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Horrible Hollywood: Scandals, Secrets and the Dark Side of the Movie Studios
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Horrible Hollywood: Scandals, Secrets and the Dark Side of the Movie Studios
<p>Behind the glamour of Hollywood's golden age lay a world of fierce rivalries, scandals, exploitation and personal tragedy. This course explores some of the darker episodes in the history of the
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Temples of India: Architecture, Culture and Faith
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Temples of India: Architecture, Culture and Faith
<p>India's temples are among the world's most remarkable architectural achievements and continue to play a central role in religious and cultural life. This course introduces the foundations of
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Intermediate Middle Egyptian Hieroglyphs
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Intermediate Middle Egyptian Hieroglyphs
<p>This course continues the study of Middle Egyptian, building on prior knowledge to deepen reading confidence and understanding. Participants further develop grammar, vocabulary and translation
...Intermediate Middle Egyptian Hieroglyphs
<p>This course continues the study of Middle Egyptian, building on prior knowledge to deepen reading confidence and understanding. Participants further develop grammar, vocabulary and translation
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A Celebration of 400 Years of Women Artists
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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
From French Royalty to Empire - Art and decorative elegance from Louis XIV's Versailles to Napoleon
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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
Portraits of Russia: Rublëv, Pushkin, Turgenev, Borodin, Rimsky-Korsakov and Tchaikovsky
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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
Portraits of Scandinavia: Norway and Denmark
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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
Modern Zionism: History, Conflict and Contemporary Debates
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Modern Zionism: History, Conflict and Contemporary Debates
<p>Modern Zionism has played a major role in shaping the modern Middle East and continues to influence global politics, diplomacy and international debate. This course traces the origins of Zionism in
...Modern Zionism: History, Conflict and Contemporary Debates
<p>Modern Zionism has played a major role in shaping the modern Middle East and continues to influence global politics, diplomacy and international debate. This course traces the origins of Zionism in
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Empires of China and Rome: Legends and Legacy
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Empires of China and Rome: Legends and Legacy
<p>The Chinese and Roman empires developed at opposite ends of Eurasia, yet each built long-lasting systems of power, culture and influence. This course compares these two great empires, tracing their
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The Medicine of Ancient Egypt
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The Medicine of Ancient Egypt
<p>Ancient Egyptian medicine was among the most sophisticated in the ancient world, combining practical observation with religious belief and magical practice. This course explores how Egyptian
...The Medicine of Ancient Egypt
<p>Ancient Egyptian medicine was among the most sophisticated in the ancient world, combining practical observation with religious belief and magical practice. This course explores how Egyptian
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