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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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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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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Archaeology 101: Unearthing the Past
<p>Ever wondered how archaeologists bring the ancient world to light? This introductory session unpacks the methods, tools, and scientific techniques used to excavate, date, and interpret
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Founding Fathers of Federation
<p>To honour 125 years since Australia became a nation let’s investigate the people who made it happen, how it all evolved, and whether the process was a success. Among the issues that needed to be
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Lesser-Known Museums and Galleries of London and Oxford
<p>Did you know that when renowned English architect purchased the Sarcophagus of Egyptian Pharoah Seti I to place in his basement, it cost more than the house itself? We visit some of the
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Lesser-Known Museums and Galleries of London and Oxford
<p>Did you know that when renowned English architect purchased the Sarcophagus of Egyptian Pharoah Seti I to place in his basement, it cost more than the house itself? We visit some of the
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The Rum Rebellion - A Walking Tour
<p>The Rum Rebellion was both dramatic and influential, yet it remains curiously low key in public memory. As our only military coup orchestrated by the volatile, brilliant, and opportunistic
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Richard III - Victim or Villain?
<p>There are more books about Richard III than any other English king and he is the only monarch to have a worldwide Society devoted to the study of his reign. Why? Was he a good and effective king
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