History
History. See the future. It’s in the past.
The world as we know it today has been shaped by events of the past. All developed countries maintain a National Archive and historical professions, both of which are paid for out of taxpayer money. This is in recognition of the simple fact that knowledge of the past is essential to society. What happens in the present, and what will happen in the future, is very much governed by what happened in the past. Without knowledge of the past we would be without identity, we would be lost on an endless sea of time. Learn about history the smart way with History courses at the University of Sydney.
- A Day in Herculaneum Course
- Alexander and the Hellenistic World Course
- Ancient Greece Course I: The Minoans
- Ancient Greece Course II: The Mycenaeans
- Ancient Greece Course III: The Persian Invasions of Greece
- Andalusia Course: The Moors in Spain (AD 711-1492)
- Artistic and Hieroglyphic Tour Course I: Egypt
- Artistic and Hieroglyphic Tour Course II: Egyptian afterlife (Nicholson Museum)
- Augustus Course: Rome’s First Emperor
- Cecil Rhodes Course: Hero or Villain?
- Classic Journeys Course Canada: From the Canadian Maritimes to the Rockies
- Classic Journeys Course: Scotland – A Journey
- Classic Journeys Course: The Rhine River Cruise
- Classic Journeys Course: The Road to Rome
- Cultural Connections Course: Denmark in the Golden Age
- Enchanting and Mysterious China Course
- Ephesus Course: Life and Death in a Roman City
- Hieroglyphs Course 101
- Hieroglyphs Course 102
- History Course: A Day in Roman Provence
- History Course: Hadrian the Builder
- History Course: The Villa of the Papyri and its Treasures
- Ireland Course: The Celts to the Celtic Tiger
- Islam Course: An Introduction
- Japan: A Historical and Cultural Introduction Course
- Lawrence of Arabia Course: The Man and the Legend
- Oman and Yemen: Discover the Arabian Peninsula – from Ancient to Modern
- Portraits of Italy Course: From Ancient Rome to Rossini
- Portraits of Pre-Revolutionary France Course: The 16th, 17th and 18th Centuries
- Revolutions that Changed the World Course
- Suleiman The Magnificent: Sultan of the Ottoman Empire
- Tutankhamun Course: Life and Death of the Boy King
History Course: A Day in Roman Provence
History. See the future. It’s in the past. The world as we know it today has been shaped by events of the past. Learn about history the smart way with History courses at the University of Sydney. The countryside of Provence with its evocative ruins, ancient roads and bridges, still retains the historical memories of the long Roman presence in this land. Join us as we explore the interaction of Celts, Greeks and Romans and the making of Provincia Romana. We begin with the history of...
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Cultural Connections Course: Denmark in the Golden Age
History. See the future. It’s in the past. The world as we know it today has been shaped by events of the past. Learn about history the smart way with History courses at the University of Sydney. This history course will focus on the cultural life on Denmark during its Golden Age of the early to mid-19th century, and aims to deepen your appreciation of the outstanding contributions made by H C Andersen to Danish literature, August Bournonville to the development of the Royal Danish...
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History Course: Hadrian the Builder
History. See the future. It’s in the past. The world as we know it today has been shaped by events of the past. Learn about history the smart way with History courses at the University of Sydney. The emperor Hadrian, who reigned 117-138AD, was both a tireless traveller and an enthusiastic builder. At Rome itself, and during his travels throughout the provinces of the Roman Empire, Hadrian initiated numerous building projects that still constitute an impressive architectural legacy....
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Ancient Greece Course III: The Persian Invasions of Greece
History. See the future. It’s in the past. The world as we know it today has been shaped by events of the past. Learn about history the smart way with History courses at the University of Sydney. The Persian Empire extended from the borders of India to the Mediterranean. In the late 6th Century BC, the Persian Empire under Cyrus and Darius I made their first contacts with the Greek world. Athenian involvement in a revolt against Persian control in Anatolia saw the Persians invade...
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History Course: The Villa of the Papyri and its Treasures
History. See the future. It’s in the past. The world as we know it today has been shaped by events of the past. Learn about history the smart way with History courses at the University of Sydney. Still largely buried under 20 metres of volcanic sludge from the AD79 eruption of Vesuvius, this sumptuous Roman villa may yet yield incredible artistic and literary treasures. When it was tunnelled into during the 18th century 62 fine bronzes and 22 marble statues, were discovered and...
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Ireland Course: The Celts to the Celtic Tiger
History. See the future. It’s in the past. The world as we know it today has been shaped by events of the past. Learn about history the smart way with History courses at the University of Sydney. This history course provides an introduction to Irish History through including beliefs, legends, customs, festival celebrations and storytelling traditions, as well as the small matter of history, geography and religion. The class covers Irish History from the past to the present...
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Classic Journeys Course: Scotland - A Journey
History. See the future. It’s in the past. The world as we know it today has been shaped by events of the past. Learn about history the smart way with History courses at the University of Sydney. Popularly known for being home to Haggis-eating, Bagpipe-playing, Kilt-wearing and Whisky-drinking folk, Scotland is this and much more. Her islands and highlands have been staging grounds for her adventurous and challenging history. Our journey takes us to remote islands, ancient castles...
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Hieroglyphs Course 101
History. See the future. It’s in the past. The world as we know it today has been shaped by events of the past. Learn about history the smart way with History courses at the University of Sydney. This Hieroglyphs coure will allow you to join the immortal ancient Egyptian scribes and learn to read and write hieroglyphs, the 'god’s words'. This course introduces the basics of Middle Egyptian – the classical written script of Ancient Egypt. Simple exercises based on authentic tomb,...
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Hieroglyphs Course 102
History. See the future. It’s in the past. The world as we know it today has been shaped by events of the past. Learn about history the smart way with History courses at the University of Sydney. Now that you can gaze at a hieroglyphic scene and understand reading orientation and whether the images represent a picture, sound, word or phrase, you’d like to know more about the intriguing world of hieroglyphs. This Hieroglyphs course continues with the basics of Middle Egyptian – the...
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Andalusia Course: The Moors in Spain (AD 711-1492)
History. See the future. It’s in the past. The world as we know it today has been shaped by events of the past. Learn about history the smart way with History courses at the University of Sydney. The Arabs and Berbers invaded Spain from North Africa in 711 and they would control the region till the fall of Granada in 1492. During almost 800 years, the ‘Moors’ created a brilliant and dynamic multi-ethnic society which blended elements of Islamic, Jewish and Christian culture. We...
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