History
Explore and learn about the ancient, medieval and immediate past from saints to dictators, palaces to prisons, wars to worship and myths to facts. Come and explore the history of the peoples of planet earth with WEA Sydney's professional and friendly tutors.
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A Tale of Three Cities - Daily Life in Ancient Egypt
<p>Take a walk through the three ancient Egyptian cities of Elephantine, Deir el Medina, and Piramesse. From the architecture of houses, to diet, occupation and recreation, administration, and
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A Tale of Three Cities - Daily Life in Ancient Egypt
<p>Take a walk through the three ancient Egyptian cities of Elephantine, Deir el Medina, and Piramesse. From the architecture of houses, to diet, occupation and recreation, administration, and
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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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The Conquest of the New World - Cultural and Historical Legacy
<p>In 1492, Christopher Columbus arrived in the Americas, unaware he had discovered a new continent. This event marked the beginning of the Conquest of the New World. The conquest led to profound
...The Conquest of the New World - Cultural and Historical Legacy
<p>In 1492, Christopher Columbus arrived in the Americas, unaware he had discovered a new continent. This event marked the beginning of the Conquest of the New World. The conquest led to profound
...Available Classes
Norfolk Island - Convicts, Mutineers & Redemption
<p><em>"I took possession of this isle and named it Norfolk Isle in honour of that noble family"</em> (an entry from James Cook's journal) - Norfolk Island played a large part in Australia’s early
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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
...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
...Available Classes
Canberra - A Surprising Capital
<p>Canberra is quite amazing. So many sites to visit and exhibitions. We look at Canberra’s history as an agricultural settlement to today’s seat of power. The Griffins, the politicians, the War
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The Olympics Games - Characters, Conflicts and Scandals
<p>Olympic controversies have been around for almost as long as the Games themselves. This course looks at some of the protests, scandals and colourful characters (both on and off the field) that have
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