Ancient History Courses
Discover the foundations of ancient civilisations and early societies.
Explore the origins of early civilisations, including their cultures, belief systems, politics, and daily life. Develop an understanding of how ancient societies shaped the foundations of modern history, thought, and culture.
Ancient Iran: Empires, Cities and Cultural Legacy
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Ancient Iran: Empires, Cities and Cultural Legacy
<p>Few civilisations can rival the depth and splendour of ancient Iran (Persia). This richly illustrated course explores the history, architecture and cultural achievements of its great empires. We
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The Odyssey: An enduring story, a new film, a new translation
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The Odyssey: An enduring story, a new film, a new translation
<p>In an examination of Homer’s Odyssey we unravel questions about the flawed hero Odysseus, the epic’s “author” and the cultural contexts and modes of the story’s telling and transmission over the
...The Odyssey: An enduring story, a new film, a new translation
<p>In an examination of Homer’s Odyssey we unravel questions about the flawed hero Odysseus, the epic’s “author” and the cultural contexts and modes of the story’s telling and transmission over the
...The Odyssey: An enduring story, a new film, a new translation
<p>In an examination of Homer’s Odyssey we unravel questions about the flawed hero Odysseus, the epic’s “author” and the cultural contexts and modes of the story’s telling and transmission over the
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Goddess: Her Journey from Primordial Chaos to Mount Olympus
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Goddess: Her Journey from Primordial Chaos to Mount Olympus
<p>Long before the Olympian gods, ancient Greek mythology told stories of powerful female deities who shaped the cosmos. This course explores goddesses such as Chaos, Nyx and Eos, tracing the
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Earliest Egypt: Before the Pharaohs
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Earliest Egypt: Before the Pharaohs
<p>Before pyramids, pharaohs and hieroglyphs, the Nile Valley was home to a range of early cultures whose lives laid the groundwork for ancient Egypt. This course introduces the Pre and Early Dynastic
...Earliest Egypt: Before the Pharaohs
<p>Before pyramids, pharaohs and hieroglyphs, the Nile Valley was home to a range of early cultures whose lives laid the groundwork for ancient Egypt. This course introduces the Pre and Early Dynastic
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Cities of the Ancient World: Petra to Persepolis
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Cities of the Ancient World: Petra to Persepolis
<p>Travel across the ancient world and explore cities that played a pivotal role in shaping human civilisation. This course examines Petra, Teotihuacan, Xianyang and Persepolis. We explore how these
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Cities of the Ancient World: Petra to Persepolis
<p>Travel across the ancient world and explore cities that played a pivotal role in shaping human civilisation. This course examines Petra, Teotihuacan, Xianyang and Persepolis. We explore how these
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Coins, Trade, and Power: The Material World of Ancient Europe
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Coins, Trade, and Power: The Material World of Ancient Europe
<p>Follow the trail of silver, gold, and ideas across the ancient world. This course explores the birth of money, the rise of coinage, and the powerful role of trade networks in connecting ancient
...Coins, Trade, and Power: The Material World of Ancient Europe
<p>Follow the trail of silver, gold, and ideas across the ancient world. This course explores the birth of money, the rise of coinage, and the powerful role of trade networks in connecting ancient
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The Shahnameh: Persia's Great Epic
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The Shahnameh: Persia's Great Epic
<p>The Shahnameh is one of the great epics of world literature, yet it remains far less known in the English-speaking world than it deserves. Written to celebrate and preserve Persian culture at a
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Ancient Egypt at Aswan: Temples, Nile and Cosmology
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Ancient Egypt at Aswan: Temples, Nile and Cosmology
<p>Journey along the Nile from Luxor to Aswan, exploring major temples and sacred sites including those dedicated to Horus and Sobek, the crocodile god, before flying to Abu Simbel to see the great
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Archaeology 102: The Neolithic Revolution from Hunters to Farmers
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Archaeology 102: The Neolithic Revolution from Hunters to Farmers
<p>Around 10,000 years ago, human societies began one of the biggest transitions in history. Small, mobile groups gradually settled, cultivated crops, domesticated animals and created the first
...Archaeology 102: The Neolithic Revolution from Hunters to Farmers
<p>Around 10,000 years ago, human societies began one of the biggest transitions in history. Small, mobile groups gradually settled, cultivated crops, domesticated animals and created the first
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Archaeology 101: Unearthing the Past
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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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