World History Courses
Explore world history courses in Sydney covering the Americas, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and the Pacific. Learn about revolutions, independence movements, and global conflicts that shaped nations. Discover figures like Gandhi, Mandela, and Castro, and explore pivotal events from the Vietnam War to the Moon Landing.
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Arabia after the Arab Spring
<p>When the Arab Spring broke out in Tunisia in December, 2010, there were great hopes for a wildfire of democracy and change to sweep the Middle East. After some initial progress, the old regimes
...Arabia after the Arab Spring
<p>When the Arab Spring broke out in Tunisia in December, 2010, there were great hopes for a wildfire of democracy and change to sweep the Middle East. After some initial progress, the old regimes
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Philosophy of Chaos: From the Ancient World to Now
<p>The course will follow the interconnecting themes of chaos in cosmology, physics, metaphysics, social/political theory and artistic creativity. We will begin with the modern science of Chaos Theory
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Philosophy of Chaos: From the Ancient World to Now
<p>The course will follow the interconnecting themes of chaos in cosmology, physics, metaphysics, social/political theory and artistic creativity. We will begin with the modern science of Chaos Theory
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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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Finding the Past - Mudlarking and Detectorists in the UK
<p>Do it yourself treasure hunting is big in the United Kingdom. Many hobbyists use metal detectors, such as in the fictional activities of Danebury Metal Detecting Club in the TV Comedy <em>The
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Finding the Past - Mudlarking and Detectorists in the UK
<p>Do it yourself treasure hunting is big in the United Kingdom. Many hobbyists use metal detectors, such as in the fictional activities of Danebury Metal Detecting Club in the TV Comedy <em>The
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Forbidden Love
<p>In the middle of the English Civil War two young people met and fell in love. Sir William Temple came from a family which supported Parliament. Dorothy Osborne’s family supported the King. The
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Fishing in the Ocean of Time - the History and Philosophy of History
<p>This engaging session explores how historians have interpreted the past - and how those interpretations have changed over time. From Herodotus and Thucydides to Marx, Ranke, and postmodern thinkers
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Discover Japan through its 19th century Art and Books Publishing Industry
<p>Travel back to the late Edo period in Japan and discover the life and legacy of Tsutaya Jūzaburō, one of Japan’s most influential cultural figures. Beginning as a humble book lender, Tsutajū rose
...Discover Japan through its 19th century Art and Books Publishing Industry
<p>Travel back to the late Edo period in Japan and discover the life and legacy of Tsutaya Jūzaburō, one of Japan’s most influential cultural figures. Beginning as a humble book lender, Tsutajū rose
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