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History courses

History courses. The world as we know it today has been shaped by events of the past.

Experience the living legacy of history and explore the incredible breadth of knowledge it has to offer! Our range of history courses are perfect for amateurs, enthusiasts and professionals alike. Get ready to immerse yourself in the events, customs and traditions that have helped shape the world we know today.

Quench your thirst for knowledge with these convenient and engaging courses. From ancient civilisations to revolutions of the past, there’s something for everyone in our history courses. You’ll get first hand insight into societies of times gone by whilst exploring intriguing details from days long forgotten – you’ll come away feeling confident about what you’ve learnt.

Enrol today and ignite your passion for history! Our enjoyable courses are open to everyone so don’t miss out on this opportunity – no matter how much time you have available. So take a leap back in time and discover a forgotten world – experience history through real stories within our dedicated courses. Learn history in Sydney with history courses from the University of Sydney – your premier provider of short courses in Sydney and online.

Ireland Course: The Celts to the Celtic Tiger

History. See the future. It’s in the past. COVID-19 update: arrangement of our courses We are now delivering courses online and in-person. Please check the delivery format of each class before enrolling. Please note that course materials (excluding prescribed texts) are shared electronically within 48 hours of course commencement. Printing is not available. This course explores the Emerald Isle from its Celtic, Viking and Norman history to its geography, language and culture. Learn... [More]
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Ireland Course: The Celts to the Celtic Tiger

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History Course: A Day in Pompeii

History. See the future. It’s in the past. The town of Pompeii, destroyed in AD79 by an eruption of Vesuvius, is one of the best preserved and best known of Roman sites, but also one of the most misrepresented. Popular accounts of the last days of Pompeii stress the sensational rather than the factual, but this study day will take a critical stance in the interpretation of the sometimes limited evidence. During the course, we will examine the scientific studies of the eruption and... [More]
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History Course: A Day in Pompeii

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<p>The town of Pompeii, destroyed in AD79 by an eruption of Vesuvius, is one of the best preserved and best known of Roman sites, but also one of the

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History Course: A Day in Herculaneum

History. See the future. It’s in the past. COVID-19 update: arrangement of our courses We are now delivering courses online and in-person. Please check the delivery format of each class before enrolling. Please note that course materials (excluding prescribed texts) are shared electronically within 48 hours of course commencement. Printing is not available. Like Pompeii, the small town of Herculaneum was destroyed by the eruption of Vesuvius in August AD 79. The town, with its... [More]
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History Course: A Day in Herculaneum

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<p>Like Pompeii, the small town of Herculaneum was destroyed by the eruption of Vesuvius in August AD 79.

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History Course: The Decline of the Roman Empire

History. See the future. It’s in the past. It was at dusk on 15th October 1764 when Edward Gibbon, sitting amidst the ruins on the Capitoline Hill at Rome, first conceived the idea of writing about the decline and fall of the city. His classic work which emphasised the negative effects of autocracy, barbarism and religion, has long dominated views of the Roman Empire. More recently, historians have questioned Gibbon’s ‘good’ and ‘bad’ periods, or suggested other socio-economic... [More]
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History Course: The Decline of the Roman Empire

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<p>It was at dusk on 15th October 1764 when Edward Gibbon, sitting amidst the ruins on the Capitoline Hill at Rome, first conceived the idea of writing

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History Course: The Lost Kingdoms of Ethiopia

History. See the future. It’s in the past. COVID-19 update: arrangement of our courses We are now delivering courses online and in-person. Please check the delivery format of each class before enrolling. Please note that course materials (excluding prescribed texts) are shared electronically within 48 hours of course commencement. Printing is not available. Ethiopia is one of the most fascinating countries in Africa - it has historic towns, some of which date back to the time of... [More]
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History Course: The Lost Kingdoms of Ethiopia

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Archaeology Course: Ancient Cyprus

History. See the future. It’s in the past. COVID-19 update: arrangement of our courses We are now delivering courses online and in-person. Please check the delivery format of each class before enrolling. Please note that course materials (excluding prescribed texts) are shared electronically within 48 hours of course commencement. Printing is not available. The class commencing November 20, 2023 is generously extended to the community by CCE as a complimentary offering. This... [More]
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History Course: Augustus and the City of Rome

History. See the future. It’s in the past. Join us as we explore the Augustan city of Rome and the buildings that have survived in the densely packed sprawl of modern Rome. We will discuss how these buildings were constructed and their functions in everyday life. Finally, we will decode the propagandistic meanings of the buildings’ statuary and decorations. Because Augustus built a house on the Palatine, that hill became the site of the imperial palace built by his successors.... [More]
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History Course: Hadrian the Builder

History. See the future. It’s in the past. COVID-19 update: arrangement of our courses We are now delivering courses online and in-person. Please check the delivery format of each class before enrolling. Please note that course materials (excluding prescribed texts) are shared electronically within 48 hours of course commencement. Printing is not available. Join us on a grand tour of the Roman Empire as we follow in the footsteps of Hadrian the builder. The emperor Hadrian who... [More]
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History Course: Roman North Africa

History. See the future. It’s in the past. COVID-19 update: arrangement of our courses We are now delivering courses online and in-person. Please check the delivery format of each class before enrolling. Please note that course materials (excluding prescribed texts) are shared electronically within 48 hours of course commencement. Printing is not available. North Africa was one of Rome’s richest provinces, and today, some of the most impressive Roman ruins are to be found not in... [More]
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History Course: Looting, Theft and the Illicit Trade in Antiquities

History. See the future. It’s in the past. Join us for this history course and learn how armies, tomb robbers, terrorist organisations and some of the world’s most distinguished museums have all contributed to the illicit trade in antiquities. The problem is complex and the solution is not easy, but in recent years there have been some spectacular successes in the repatriation of cultural property. We begin by considering the notions of possession and ownership of antiquities and... [More]
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