Ancient civilisations
Discover the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Roman on our courses, as well as Mayan civilisations and more.
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The Aztecs
Course Date: Fri 20 Jul 2018
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: £25.00 -
The Inca
Course Date: Sat 21 Jul 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetLearn about the history and culture of the Inca civilisation from South America.Full fee: £49.00Senior fee: £39.00Concession: £25.00 -
Greek myths: ancient truths, modern mystery
Course Date: Thu 26 Jul 2018
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: £30.00 -
Pompeii and the Roman world
Course Date: Thu 26 Jul 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetGain an insight into the most interesting places in Pompeii and about life in the Roman world. Visit to the British Museum included.Full fee: £59.00Senior fee: £47.00Concession: £30.00 -
Introduction to classical studies
Course Date: Sat 28 Jul 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetDo you want to find out what it means to study the classical world? This one-day course introduces the study of antiquity to the non-specialist. Discover the first histories, the heroic epics, and philosophical thought from Greece and Rome.Full fee: £59.00Senior fee: £47.00Concession: £30.00 -
The Roman wall of London
Course Date: Wed 1 Aug 2018
Location on this date: OS - Off SiteFind out more about the wall that enclosed Roman London. Visit to the Museum of London included. Meeting point: by the ticket barriers at the exit of Tower Hill Station.Full fee: £59.00Senior fee: £47.00Concession: £30.00 -
Journey in pre-Islamic and early Islamic art and architecture
Course Date: Sat 4 Aug 2018
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: £30.00 -
Women's lives in the ancient world
Course Date: Sat 4 Aug 2018
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 in the afternoon.Full fee: £59.00Senior fee: £47.00Concession: £30.00 -
Petrie and Pendlebury: two archaeologists at Amarna
Course Date: Mon 6 Aug 2018
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: £30.00 -
Ancient Egyptian fashion
Course Date: Tue 7 Aug 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetWhat can surviving textiles tell us about the minutiae of daily life in ancient Egypt? We will consider how the Egyptians wove such fine linen, what other fabrics were available, how they pleated their party dresses, and how often they washed their underwear. A local museum visit will bring it all to life.Full fee: £59.00Senior fee: £47.00Concession: £30.00 -
Introduction to classical civilisation: ancient Greece
Course Date: Mon 24 Sep 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetTrace the civilisation of classical Greece, from its origins to the 5th century BC. Explore epic wars, political intrigue, philosophical speculation, poetry and art. A visit to the British Museum is included.Full fee: £209.00Senior fee: £167.00Concession: £127.00 -
Ancient Egypt: 'the storm clouds gather' - the later reign of Amenhotep III
Course Date: Tue 25 Sep 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetContinuation of the course from last term, but can also be enjoyed as a "stand-alone". This period witnesses some of the finest artistic achievements in the history of the Nile Valley. Visit to the British Museum included.Full fee: £209.00Senior fee: £167.00Concession: £127.00 -
Civilisations of the El Dorado: buildings and arts from tropical South America
Course Date: Tue 25 Sep 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetShrouded in mystery and legend, Amazonian and Central American cultures reveal surprising links to societies of the Andes that defy and challenge common perceptions about the rise of civilisation in the Americas.Full fee: £109.00Senior fee: £109.00Concession: £66.00 -
Art and society in the Great Age of Athens (478-403 BCE)
Course Date: Thu 27 Sep 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetCome and explore life and art in 5th century Athens, the time of Pericles, Alcibiades and Socrates. Includes a visit to the British Museum.Full fee: £189.00Senior fee: £151.00Concession: £115.00 -
Art, sculpture and architecture of the classical world: an introduction
Course Date: Thu 4 Oct 2018
Location on this date: FRA - Fashion Retail AcademyDiscover what messages the ancient Greeks and Romans were trying to convey about themselves through their art, sculpture and architecture. No prior knowledge of their world is necessary – just an enquiring mind.Full fee: £189.00Senior fee: £189.00Concession: £115.00