Ancient civilisations
Discover the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Roman on our courses, as well as Mayan civilisations and more.
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Letters from antiquity
Course Date: Thu 19 Apr 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThrough letters and documents we meet some fascinating characters: clerks, a cavalry officer, some bankers, an engineer, the woman who emptied a chamber pot over Herakleides as he passed her window, a recluse, and others.Full fee: £119.00Senior fee: £95.00Concession: £60.00 -
Classics lunchtime talk
Course Date: Thu 19 Apr 2018 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetJoin us for our new series of talks by leading classicists on a wide variety of topics. You need no prior knowledge of Classical languages or history - just bring your curiosity….Full fee: £9.00Senior fee: £7.00Concession: £5.00 -
Ancient world civilisations
Course Date: Tue 24 Apr 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThe course looks at major ancient civilisations around the world. Offering a fresh perspective on the emergence of states, chiefdoms and empires, the ten lessons will examine relationships and influences between settled and nomadic peoples.Full fee: £199.00Senior fee: £159.00Concession: £100.00 -
Art and architecture of the Byzantine Empire
Course Date: Wed 25 Apr 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetA fascinating introduction to some key architectural sites and some of the most important art of the Byzantine Empire, from Ravenna in the West to Istanbul and beyond.Full fee: £89.00Senior fee: £71.00Concession: £45.00 -
A journey in the history and culture of Sicily
Course Date: Sat 28 Apr 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThis one-day course will offer an insight view of the multifaceted history and multilayered culture of Sicily, the ancient island off the shore of Italy mainland.Full fee: £49.00Senior fee: £39.00 -
Cities of gold: Native American cities before Columbus
Course Date: Tue 1 May 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetExplore the little known history of pre-Columbian civilizations North of Mexico and their links to Aztec and other Mexican cultures.Full fee: £109.00Senior fee: £109.00Concession: £55.00 -
Classics evening lecture
Course Date: Wed 2 May 2018 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetJoin us for our new series of talks by leading classicists on a wide variety of topics. You need no prior knowledge of Classical languages or history - just bring your curiosity….Full fee: £9.00Senior fee: £9.00Concession: £5.00 -
Archaeology of Ancient Greece and Rome: an introduction
Course Date: Thu 3 May 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetIntroduce yourself to the archaeology of the ancient world, from the palaces of the Minoans and Mycenaeans to the Roman Forum.Full fee: £49.00Senior fee: £49.00Concession: £25.00 -
Collectors and the British Museum
Course Date: Sat 12 May 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetWilliam Hamilton, Charles Townley and Lord Elgin were great collectors of ancient artefacts and by donating their collections to the British Museum influenced Neo-Classical culture.Full fee: £49.00Senior fee: £39.00Concession: £25.00 -
Disease, death and mummies in Ancient Egypt
Course Date: Sat 19 May 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetLiving and dying with disease; being buried and mummified in Ancient Egypt. What are the latest discoveries and theories? Who is carrying out this work, and what are the ethical considerations? Human remains will be explored in a museum setting.Full fee: £49.00Senior fee: £39.00Concession: £25.00 -
The Etruscans
Course Date: Thu 31 May 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetDiscover the mysterious people who lived in Central Italy and ended up being enveloped by the Romans.Full fee: £99.00Senior fee: £79.00Concession: £50.00 -
Up close and personal with Greek archaeological treasures
Course Date: Sat 9 Jun 2018
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: £25.00 -
An introduction to the Hindu Temple
Course Date: Sat 30 Jun 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetDiscover more about the development, history and sacred geometry of the Hindu temple in this weekend course which includes a guided visit to a local temple.Full fee: £89.00Senior fee: £71.00Concession: £45.00 -
Athenian democracy in the 5th Century BCE
Course Date: Wed 18 Apr 2018
Location on this date: EC EustonWe'll explore the theory and practice of democracy in ancient Athens.Full fee: £129.00Senior fee: £129.00Concession: £65.00