Courses
History
An introduction to a Greek Epic: Homer's Odyssey
This course will introduce the learner to the story and context of Homer’s famous poem. Week by week we will uncover different aspects and themes of the work by looking at progressive extracts of the text so that we cover the whole intriguing story.
S11H
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total fee for this course:£160.00, (concession: £96.00)
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Ancient Greek History - The Persian wars 490-479 BC
The extraordinary and entertaining story of how tiny Athens saved Europe from the aggressive Persian empire – packed full of colourful characters and intriguing tales.
S12H
total fee for this course:£80.00, (concession: £42.00)
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Ancient Greek History – The Successors
The Greek world from Alexander to the rise of Rome.
S14H
total fee for this course:£64.00, (concession: £40.00)
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Daily life in ancient Rome
A glimpse of life in this famous ancient city ranging from education to gladiators, uncovering some interesting and not-so-familiar information on the way.
S13H
total fee for this course:£16.00, (concession: £10.00)
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Major World Powers from Churchill to Gorbachev, 1939-1991
This course will cover national and international power between 1939 and 1991 and will cover the dynamic links between economic, political, social and military changes in the major world powers during this time period.
S26H
total fee for this course:£160.00, (concession: £96.00)
with Neil HarrisonClick here for more information and/or to enrol...
Major World Powers from Lenin to Hitler, 1914-1939
This course will cover national and international power between 1914 and 1939 and will cover the dynamic links between economic, political, social and military changes in the major world powers during this time period.
S25H
course fulltotal fee for this course:£160.00, (concession: £96.00)
with Neil HarrisonThis course is full.
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Neoclassism: Art in the age of Napoleon and Jane Austen
What do the great neoclassical artists tell us about the world they lived in? The work of David, Gros, Ingres, Vigee le Brun and many others.
S17H
total fee for this course:£32.00, (concession: £20.00)
with Richard StrideThis course is full.
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Spanish History: The Spanish Civil War, Franco's dictatorship and the transition to democracy
The first half of the course will examine the origins and consequences of the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). The second part of the course aims to explore and understand the nature of Franco’s dictatorship and how the transition to democracy in Spain evolved.
L48S
total fee for this course:£160.00, (concession: £96.00)
with Gorka DiazClick here for more information and/or to enrol...
The early Stuarts – a history of England 1603-49
A study of the key events and people from the reign of James I to the death of Charles I
S18H
total fee for this course:£160.00, (concession: £96.00)
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The French revolution & Napoleon
An overview of this exciting and dramatic period, looking at the main events and characters, as well as themes such as art and fashion.
S24H
total fee for this course:£160.00, (concession: £96.00)
with Richard StrideThis course is full.
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