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Shock and Awe: Alexander the Great and the Hellenistic World

Ancient History Courses
Follow the extraordinary conquests of Alexander the Great and discover the opulent, ambitious and often treacherous kingdoms that emerged after his death.
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$226 Limited inc GST / $203

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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How the East India Companies Changed the World

World History Courses
Discover how Europe's great trading companies transformed global commerce, colonisation and empire, and changed the course of world history.
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$71 Limited inc GST / $64

How the East India Companies Changed the World

<p>From the sixteenth century onwards, European trading companies became powerful commercial empires in their own right. Backed by national governments, they established trading networks, colonies and

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Homer and Troy: Myth, History and the Search for a Lost City

Ancient History Courses
Was Troy real? Who was Homer? Explore the fascinating intersection of archaeology, myth and literature behind one of the world's greatest stories.
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$51 Limited inc GST / $46

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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Inside the Maritime Collection Tour

Science and Nature Courses
Go behind the scenes at the Australian National Maritime Museum and handle rare treasures, historic ship models, salvaged artefacts and a 400-year-old piece of eight.
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$50 Limited inc GST

Inside the Maritime Collection Tour

<p><strong>Explore more than 160,000 objects that are not on public display in this exclusive up-close tour of the National Maritime Collection.</strong></p>

<p>Enjoy guided access to the Museum’s

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$50 Limited inc GST

Inside the Maritime Collection Tour

<p><strong>Explore more than 160,000 objects that are not on public display in this exclusive up-close tour of the National Maritime Collection.</strong></p>

<p>Enjoy guided access to the Museum’s

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$50 Limited inc GST

Inside the Maritime Collection Tour

<p><strong>Explore more than 160,000 objects that are not on public display in this exclusive up-close tour of the National Maritime Collection.</strong></p>

<p>Enjoy guided access to the Museum’s

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$50 Limited inc GST

Inside the Maritime Collection Tour

<p><strong>Explore more than 160,000 objects that are not on public display in this exclusive up-close tour of the National Maritime Collection.</strong></p>

<p>Enjoy guided access to the Museum’s

...
$50 Limited inc GST

Inside the Maritime Collection Tour

<p><strong>Explore more than 160,000 objects that are not on public display in this exclusive up-close tour of the National Maritime Collection.</strong></p>

<p>Enjoy guided access to the Museum’s

...
$50 Limited inc GST

Inside the Maritime Collection Tour

<p><strong>Explore more than 160,000 objects that are not on public display in this exclusive up-close tour of the National Maritime Collection.</strong></p>

<p>Enjoy guided access to the Museum’s

...
$50 Limited inc GST

Inside the Maritime Collection Tour

<p><strong>Explore more than 160,000 objects that are not on public display in this exclusive up-close tour of the National Maritime Collection.</strong></p>

<p>Enjoy guided access to the Museum’s

...
$50 Limited inc GST

Inside the Maritime Collection Tour

<p><strong>Explore more than 160,000 objects that are not on public display in this exclusive up-close tour of the National Maritime Collection.</strong></p>

<p>Enjoy guided access to the Museum’s

...
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The Peloponnesian Wars: How Athens and Sparta Changed Ancient Greece

Ancient History Courses
Discover the epic struggle between Athens and Sparta that reshaped the ancient Greek world. Explore war, democracy, empire and political rivalry in one of history's most influential conflicts.
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$175 Limited inc GST / $158

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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$175 Limited inc GST / $158

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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AI: Good or Evil? How Artificial Intelligence Will Transform Our Future

Politics and Society Courses
Explore the promises and risks of artificial intelligence and its likely impact on work, education, creativity and society. Consider what AI may mean for our children and future generations.
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$51 Limited inc GST / $46

AI: Good or Evil? How Artificial Intelligence Will Transform Our Future

<p>Artificial intelligence is transforming our world at extraordinary speed. It promises new opportunities in medicine, education and productivity while also raising concerns about jobs,

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Is the Best Philosophy a Masque for Madness?

Philosophy and Religion Courses
Can great philosophy emerge only by challenging conventional ways of thinking? Explore the surprising relationship between reason, imagination and intellectual transformation.
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$175 Limited inc GST / $158

Is the Best Philosophy a Masque for Madness?

<p>Philosophy is usually associated with careful reasoning, yet many philosophers have suggested that genuine insight also requires uncertainty, imagination and a willingness to question deeply held

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Grand Estates of Vaucluse: Sydney's Colonial Harbour Mansions

Sydney Historical Walking Tours
Explore Sydney's magnificent harbour estates and discover the history, architecture and landscapes of Vaucluse House, Greycliffe and Strickland House.
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$99 Limited inc GST / $89

Grand Estates of Vaucluse: Sydney's Colonial Harbour Mansions

<p>The magnificent estates of Vaucluse, Greycliffe and Strickland House tell the story of Sydney's colonial elite and their relationship with one of the world's great harbours. This guided walk

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Rediscovering Sidney Nolan: The Early Works

Art Appreciation Courses
Coinciding with a major Sydney retrospective, explore the early works of Sidney Nolan and discover how his fascination with Ned Kelly, the Australian landscape and national mythology shaped his iconic art.
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$51 Limited inc GST / $46

Rediscovering Sidney Nolan: The Early Works

<p>This course coincides with a major retrospective exhibition at the Art Gallery of NSW devoted to one of Australia's most important artists, Sidney Nolan. Best known for his celebrated Ned Kelly

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Cinema of the 1970s: A Decade in Four Nights

One Night Only Courses
Explore the revolutionary cinema of the 1970s through four defining genres, from political paranoia and musicals to disaster spectacles and the birth of the blockbuster.
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$66 Limited inc GST / $59

Cinema of the 1970s: A Decade in Four Nights

<p>The 1970s was one of cinema's most turbulent and transformative decades - a period when Hollywood tore up its own rulebook and reinvented what movies could be. Across four evenings, this series

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Conspiracy & Political Thrillers: Paranoia in the Watergate Era
$66 Limited inc GST / $59

Cinema of the 1970s: A Decade in Four Nights

<p>The 1970s was one of cinema's most turbulent and transformative decades - a period when Hollywood tore up its own rulebook and reinvented what movies could be. Across four evenings, this series

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$66 Limited inc GST / $59

Cinema of the 1970s: A Decade in Four Nights

<p>The 1970s was one of cinema's most turbulent and transformative decades - a period when Hollywood tore up its own rulebook and reinvented what movies could be. Across four evenings, this series

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