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.
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History. See the future. It’s in the past. Few countries can boast of such an illustrious past as Iran (ancient Persia). Join us for this richly-illustrated course, as we examine Iran’s most powerful empires. Among the sites we visit are the awe-inspiring Achaemenid palaces and tombs of Persepolis, Susa, and Naqsh-i Rustam. We will also enter the lesser known, but equally powerful, world of the Sasanians whose opulent palaces and rock carvings at Bishapur and Firuzabad, along with... View Iran Study Day: The Glory of Ancient Persia.Iran Study Day: The Glory of Ancient Persia
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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... View History Course: Looting, Theft and the Illicit Trade in Antiquities.History Course: Looting, Theft and the Illicit Trade in Antiquities
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History. See the future. It’s in the past. Join us on a grand tour of the Roman Empire as we follow in the footsteps of Hadrian the builder. The emperor Hadrian who reigned 117-138AD, was both a tireless traveller and an enthusiastic builder. In Rome, and during his travels throughout the provinces of the Roman Empire, Hadrian initiated numerous building projects that even today constitute an impressive architectural legacy. We follow Hadrian to Athens (where he built his new... View History Course: Hadrian the Builder.History Course: Hadrian the Builder
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History. See the future. It’s in the past. This archaeology course will explore the history of human activity on the island of Cyprus, from the Neolithic to the modern world. The Mediterranean island of Cyprus lies at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and Africa and is the third largest Mediterranean island. During the ten millennia of human occupation, it has developed a unique history and distinctive cultural outlook. We will explore why the island was important in Mediterranean... View Archaeology Course: Ancient Cyprus.Archaeology Course: Ancient Cyprus
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History. See the future. It’s in the past. Join us for a fascinating exploration of the artistic and cultural traditions of the Ottoman Renaissance. The course primarily focuses on the development of Ottoman mosque and monumental tomb architecture, and also includes other decorative arts including Iznik ceramics, calligraphy, and the arts of the book. We will also engage in several contemporary discussions of architecture and its intersection with both state ideology and cultural... View History Course: The Ottoman Renaissance, 1413-1575.
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History. See the future. It’s in the past. Join us on a fascinating journey through the magnificent Topkapi Palace to explore its art and architecture; the lives of its sultans; the culture of the harem; and the politics of the Ottoman Empire. Istanbul’s legendary palace holds the secrets of the women of the harem and the sultans who ruled for four centuries. It was once both a seat of government and a private residence, and is perhaps the best preserved of the Islamic medieval and... View History Course: Topkapi Palace and the Harem of the Ottoman Empire, 1533-1659.
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History. See the future. It’s in the past. Come along to this history course and learn about Turquerie – a fashion and art trend popular in Western Europe from the 17th to 18th centuries that imitated aspects of Turkish art and culture. The art trend inspired by ‘all things Turkish’ influenced European aristocracy and elite in Paris, London, Saxony, Poland, Sweden and other capitals. Turquerie affected most aspects of European cultural creativity including costumes, paintings,... View History Course: 17-18th Century Ottoman and European Art and Fashion.
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History. See the future. It’s in the past. North Africa was one of Rome’s richest provinces, and today, some of the most impressive Roman ruins are to be found not in Italy, but in North Africa. Our armchair travels will range from the city of Volubilis and other sites in Morocco, through to Algeria, where we will be examining Timgad, Lambaesis, Djemila, Tipasa and St Augustine’s town of Hippo Regius, to Tunisia, with it's Roman towns such as Dougga, Sufetula (Sbeitla) and Thyrsdus... View History Course: Roman North Africa.
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History. See the future. It’s in the past. Join us for an exploration of early modern Ottoman art compared with the artwork of the Renaissance in Italy. This one-day course will focus on the works of Michelangelo and of Sinan, looking at the artists’ thematic representations in their major works, including the Last Judgement and Rustern Pasha Mosque. We will also look at how the work of each artist inspires spiritual and inward contemplation, and establishes a connection between... View Art History Course: Michelangelo meets Sinan.
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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... View History Course: Sir Arthur Evans and His Quest for The Minoans.