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Earliest Egypt: Before the Pharaohs

Ancient History Courses
Uncover life in the Nile Valley before the pharaohs, exploring archaeology, belief, settlement and the rise of the early Egyptian state.
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$133 Limited inc GST / $120

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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$133 Limited inc GST / $120

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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A Dress for Every Decade: Mapping the 20th Century

World History Courses
Discover how fashion reflected the rapid changes of the 20th century, decade by decade, across society, technology, culture and everyday life.
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$175 Limited inc GST / $158

A Dress for Every Decade: Mapping the 20th Century

<p>The 20th century brought extraordinary social, cultural and technological change, and fashion recorded it all. This course uses key looks from each decade to explore how Western dress responded to

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$175 Limited inc GST / $158

A Dress for Every Decade: Mapping the 20th Century

<p>The 20th century brought extraordinary social, cultural and technological change, and fashion recorded it all. This course uses key looks from each decade to explore how Western dress responded to

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Scandals, Intrigue and Rivalry in Renaissance Rome: the Re-making of the Vatican

World History Courses
Discover the betrayals and backstabbing behind the scenes as Pope Julius II transformed the Vatican Palace and Saint Peter’s in the 1500s by pitting Italy’s best artists against each other to achieve his grand vision.
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$133 Limited inc GST / $120

Scandals, Intrigue and Rivalry in Renaissance Rome: the Re-making of the Vatican

<p>This course takes you behind the scenes to witness the scandals, intrigues and rivalries at the heart of three masterpieces of Western Art: the Sistine Chapel, Jullius II”s private apartments (aka

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Cities of the Ancient World: Petra to Persepolis

Ancient History Courses
Explore great ancient cities and discover how they shaped civilisation, culture and empire across the ancient world.
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$175 Limited inc GST / $158

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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$175 Limited inc GST / $158

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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The Rise and Fall of Monarchies in the Modern World

World History Courses
Discover why many monarchies collapsed in the 20th century and how a few adapted to survive in today’s world.
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$133 Limited inc GST / $120

The Rise and Fall of Monarchies in the Modern World

<p>The 20th century witnessed the dramatic fall of long-standing monarchies across Europe, Asia and the Middle East. This course explores the forces behind their decline and why some royal systems

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Are the Tech Bros the New Robber Barons?

Politics at Lunchtime
Are today's technology billionaires the modern equivalent of the nineteenth-century robber barons, or is this simply media hype? Examine the evidence and decide for yourself.
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$40 Limited inc GST / $36

Are the Tech Bros the New Robber Barons?

<p>The extraordinary wealth and influence of today's technology leaders have prompted comparisons with the "robber barons" of the late nineteenth century. But are these comparisons fair? This

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This Politics at Lunchtime event will now be occurring on the 28th of August by request of the tutor
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The Unexpected Talents of Salvador Dalí

Art Appreciation Courses
Step beyond the dripping clocks and discover Dalí's wider creative world, from painting and jewellery to fashion, film and Surrealist ideas.
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$51 Limited inc GST / $46

The Unexpected Talents of Salvador Dalí

<p>Salvador Dalí is best known for The Persistence of Memory, but his creativity extended far beyond painting. This course explores the surprising breadth of his work, from fashion and jewellery to

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8,000 Years of Chinese Traditional Art

World History Courses
Journey through 8,000 years of Chinese art and architecture from ancient bronzes to Qing palaces. Discover how geography, materials, and culture shaped one of the world's greatest artistic traditions.
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$92 Limited inc GST / $83

8,000 Years of Chinese Traditional Art

<p>This visually rich course offers a chronological journey through the major traditions of Chinese art, from prehistoric cultures to the final imperial era of the Qing dynasty. Set against the

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The Shahnameh: Persia's Great Epic

Literature and Writing Courses
Uncover the Shahnameh, the great Persian epic that helped preserve language, history and cultural identity in a time of threat.
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$71 Limited inc GST / $64

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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The Rise - Fall and Future of the Liberal Party

Politics, Culture and Society Courses
Uncover the history, dominance and current crisis of Australia’s Liberal Party, and ask whether it can recover as a credible party of government.
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$51 Limited inc GST / $46

The Rise - Fall and Future of the Liberal Party

<p>The Liberal Party dominated Australian federal politics for much of the post-war era, but its position is no longer secure. This course explores the party’s formation under Menzies, its earlier

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