Modern China - From Declining Empire to Global Power
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Modern China - From Declining Empire to Global Power
<p>This course surveys China’s transformation from late Qing reforms at the turn of the 20th century to its rise as a global power at the beginning of the 21st. It examines historical shifts,
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The HALO Effect, Hagiography and Propaganda
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The HALO Effect, Hagiography and Propaganda
<p>The "Halo Effect" refers to the considerable discrepancy between the romanticised legends about historical figures and what the actual evidence reveals. It can be difficult to separate the hype and
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8,000 Years of Chinese Traditional Art
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8,000 Years of Chinese Traditional Art
<p>Set within the broader context of China’s diverse geography and cross-cultural exchange, the course presents a chronological journey through major artistic and architectural traditions spanning
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Bass and Flinders, those Bold and Lusty Young Sailors
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Bass and Flinders, those Bold and Lusty Young Sailors
<p>Matthew Flinders and George Bass may be known mostly for circumnavigating this country– and for naming the island they circumnavigated Australia! – but they were also adventurous enough to get in
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What Did it Mean to Be an Ancient Egyptian?
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What Did it Mean to Be an Ancient Egyptian?
<p>Ancient Egyptian art and culture often gives the impression of a very homogenous society. This Harmony week though, we will challenge this perception and explore human diversity in ancient Egypt.
...What Did it Mean to Be an Ancient Egyptian?
<p>Ancient Egyptian art and culture often gives the impression of a very homogenous society. This Harmony week though, we will challenge this perception and explore human diversity in ancient Egypt.
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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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Marie Antoinette at the V & A - Image and Style
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Marie Antoinette at the V & A - Image and Style
<p>Marie Antoinette epitomised French 18th century fashion and style. This talk will draw from a current V & A Museum, London exhibition called <em>Marie Antoinette Style</em>, which features
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Marie Antoinette at the V & A - Image and Style
<p>Marie Antoinette epitomised French 18th century fashion and style. This talk will draw from a current V & A Museum, London exhibition called <em>Marie Antoinette Style</em>, which features
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Keith Suter Memorial Lecture 2026: Inventions, Ideas and Influencers
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Keith Suter Memorial Lecture 2026: Inventions, Ideas and Influencers
<p>WEA Sydney warmly invites our members and the wider community to attend the inaugural <strong>Keith Suter Memorial Lecture</strong>, to be held on Wednesday, 25 March 2026. Join us from <strong>5:
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Music and Art for Eastertide: its context from the Renaissance to Romanticism
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Music and Art for Eastertide: its context from the Renaissance to Romanticism
<p>Eastertide, one of the major festivals of the year, always gives rise to superb music & art, both sacred & secular throughout Europe. Come & enjoy this varied selection of great
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Welcome to Country
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Welcome to Country
<p>Welcome to Country is a ceremony that’s been performed by First Nations people for thousands of years. In recent decades both Welcomes to Country and Acknowledgements of Country have become an
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