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 4 Apr 2019 (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.Full fee: £9.00Senior fee: £7.00Concession: £5.00 -
Ancient world civilisations
Course Date: Wed 24 Apr 2019
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: £189.00Senior fee: £151.00Concession: £115.00 -
Ramesses III: Egypt's last great Pharaoh
Course Date: Tue 30 Apr 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetRamesses III ruled Egypt around 1182-1151 BCE at the end of the New Kingdom. His reign was a complex mix of achievement and decline. He successfully repelled foreign attacks and built significant monuments, but his was a period of economic and social stress and he came to a grisly end. Visit to museum included.Full fee: £209.00Senior fee: £167.00Concession: £127.00 -
Classics evening lecture
Course Date: Wed 1 May 2019 (and 2 other dates)
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: Seeing the gods in Greece and Rome - by Caroline Vout, Cambridge University.Full fee: £9.00Senior fee: £9.00Concession: £5.00 -
Greek and Roman archaeology: an introduction
Course Date: Thu 2 May 2019
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: £79.00Senior fee: £63.00Concession: £48.00 -
The power of possession in the ancient world
Course Date: Thu 2 May 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetExplore some of the ancient and medieval trade routes. Meet fascinating people in exotic locations. Our final destination will be Charlemagne’s Europe.Full fee: £139.00Senior fee: £111.00Concession: £85.00 -
Sanskrit: an introduction for absolute beginners at the British Museum
Course Date: Fri 10 May 2019 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: NoThis four-week course, presented in partnership between the British Museum and City Lit, uses British Museum objects related to ancient South Asia to provide a foundation in the sacred language of Sanskrit. The class will be held in the Claus Moser room, at the British Museum.Full fee: £129.00Senior fee: £103.00Concession: £79.00 -
Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics: an introduction for complete beginners at the British Museum
Course Date: Fri 10 May 2019 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: NoThis 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.Full fee: £129.00Senior fee: £103.00Concession: £79.00 -
Gods and heroes: the influence of the Classical World on art in the 17th and 18th centuries
Course Date: Sat 11 May 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetHow the classical world and the myths of Greece and Rome influenced and shaped art in the 17th and 18th century. Visit to the British Museum included.Full fee: £49.00Senior fee: £39.00Concession: £30.00 -
Disease, death and mummies in Ancient Egypt
Course Date: Sat 18 May 2019
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: £30.00 -
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 -
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
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