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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.

History Course: Sir Arthur Evans and His Quest for The Minoans

History. See the future. It’s in the past. Join us for this history course as we explore the career of Sir Arthur Evans and his contributions to historical understandings of Crete in the Bronze Age. We will particularly investigate the perspectives of modern archaeologists and revisions of Evan’s legacy. British archaeologist Sir Arthur Evans is widely credited with the discovery of the Minoans of Bronze Age Crete, but some scholars would argue that Evans did not ‘discover’ the... [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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