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.
Egypt in the Old Kingdom
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Egypt in the Old Kingdom
<p>Continue your exploration of Ancient Egypt with the Old Kingdom (c. 2700–2200 BCE), the era that gave rise to the great pyramids and laid the foundations of Egyptian civilisation. This course
...Egypt in the Old Kingdom
<p>Continue your exploration of Ancient Egypt with the Old Kingdom (c. 2700–2200 BCE), the era that gave rise to the great pyramids and laid the foundations of Egyptian civilisation. This course
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Shock and Awe: Alexander the Great and the Hellenistic World
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Shock and Awe: Alexander the Great and the Hellenistic World
<p>In little more than a decade, Alexander the Great led his armies from Greece to the edges of the known world, creating one of history's most remarkable empires. Yet his death gave rise to a series
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Homer and Troy: Myth, History and the Search for a Lost City
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Homer and Troy: Myth, History and the Search for a Lost City
<p>For centuries, many believed Homer's account of the Trojan War was simply legend. Then archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann uncovered evidence that transformed the debate. This course explores the
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The Peloponnesian Wars: How Athens and Sparta Changed Ancient Greece
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The Peloponnesian Wars: How Athens and Sparta Changed Ancient Greece
<p>The Peloponnesian Wars were among the most important conflicts of the ancient world, pitting democratic Athens against militaristic Sparta in a struggle that transformed Greek civilisation. This
...The Peloponnesian Wars: How Athens and Sparta Changed Ancient Greece
<p>The Peloponnesian Wars were among the most important conflicts of the ancient world, pitting democratic Athens against militaristic Sparta in a struggle that transformed Greek civilisation. This
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The Sea Peoples and the End of the Bronze Age
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The Sea Peoples and the End of the Bronze Age
<p>Around 1200 BCE, several great civilisations of the eastern Mediterranean experienced dramatic decline, bringing the Late Bronze Age to an end. This course examines the archaeological and
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Pompeii: Archaeology, Heritage and Interpretation
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Pompeii: Archaeology, Heritage and Interpretation
<p>Pompeii and Herculaneum remain among the world's most extraordinary archaeological sites. This course examines both historic and recent excavations to explore how our understanding of these Roman
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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
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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
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Ramesses II: Egypt's Greatest Pharaoh?
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Ramesses II: Egypt's Greatest Pharaoh?
<p>Ramesses II ruled Egypt for more than sixty years and became one of its most celebrated pharaohs. Known for his military campaigns and diplomatic achievements, his many wives and children, and his
...Ramesses II: Egypt's Greatest Pharaoh?
<p>Ramesses II ruled Egypt for more than sixty years and became one of its most celebrated pharaohs. Known for his military campaigns and diplomatic achievements, his many wives and children, and his
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Dogs throughout History: From Prehistory to Modern Times
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Dogs throughout History: From Prehistory to Modern Times
<p>Dogs have shared human lives longer than any other animal. This course explores the history of dogs from early domestication to their roles as workers, companions and cultural symbols. We examine
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