Courses about Ancient Civilisations
Discover the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Roman on our courses, as well as Mayan civilisations and more.
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Classics lunchtime talk
Course Date: Thu 6 Jun 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetJoin us for our new series of talks by leading classicists on a wide variety of topics. This month's topic is: Music and musical instruments in ancient Greece by Filomila Maniati.Full fee: £9.00Senior fee: £7.00Concession: £5.00 -
Up close and personal with Greek archaeological treasures
Course Date: Sat 8 Jun 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetDiscover stunning objects from ancient Greece and the evidence they provide for the lives of ancient people. Spend the afternoon having a close look at the British Museum's collection.Full fee: £49.00Senior fee: £39.00Concession: £30.00 -
Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics: a continuation course
Course Date: Mon 1 Jul 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThis five-week course builds on the knowledge of hieroglyphics acquired during the introductory course at the British Museum.Full fee: £129.00Senior fee: £103.00Concession: £79.00 -
Classics evening lecture
Course Date: Wed 3 Jul 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetJoin us for our new series of talks by leading classicists on a wide variety of topics. This month's topic is: Religion and Philosophy in Greece: the Orphics - by Javier Maldonado-Fernandez, City Lit.Full fee: £9.00Senior fee: £9.00Concession: £5.00 -
Greek myths: ancient truths, modern mystery
Course Date: Tue 16 Jul 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetMyth permeated all aspects of ancient society and much the same can be said today. Investigate the relevance and perseverance of the Greek myth and why these tales continue to fascinate.Full fee: £59.00Senior fee: £59.00Concession: £36.00 -
The Aztecs
Course Date: Fri 19 Jul 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetDiscover one of the great New World civilisations and their achievements - the Aztecs of Mexico.Full fee: £49.00Senior fee: £39.00Concession: £30.00 -
Journey in pre-Islamic and early Islamic art and architecture
Course Date: Sat 20 Jul 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetIn this one-day course, we will examine the art and architecture of pre-Islamic Arabia and the role played mainly by Byzantines and Sasanians in the development of Islamic art.Full fee: £59.00Senior fee: £47.00Concession: £36.00 -
The Maya
Course Date: Mon 22 Jul 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetLearn about one of the most magnificent, but misunderstood civilisations of the ancient world - the ancient Maya from the rainforests of Central America. We'll examine their history and culture.Full fee: £49.00Senior fee: £39.00Concession: £30.00 -
Petrie and Pendlebury: two archaeologists at Amarna
Course Date: Mon 22 Jul 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetA comparison of the excavations conducted by Flinders Petrie and John Pendlebury at Akhenaten’s capital at Amarna. Spend time up close with their Amarna treasures in the nearby Petrie Museum at University College London.Full fee: £59.00Senior fee: £47.00Concession: £36.00 -
Women's lives in the ancient world
Course Date: Sat 27 Jul 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetDiscover how women are portrayed on the male-dominated stage of Ancient Greece and Rome and what issues affected their lives. A visit to the British Museum is included.Full fee: £59.00Senior fee: £47.00Concession: £36.00 -
Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics: an introduction for complete beginners at the British Museum
Course Date: Fri 26 Jul 2019 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: The British MuseumThis four-week course, presented in partnership between the British Museum and City Lit, uses British Museum objects related to ancient Egypt to provide a foundation in the writing of hieroglyphs. The class will be held at the British Museum, in the Sackler Room, except for the first session, which will be at City Lit, Keeley Street.Full fee: £129.00Senior fee: £103.00Concession: £79.00
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