Courses about Ancient Civilisations
Discover the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Roman on our courses, as well as Mayan civilisations and more.
- Cuneiform. An introduction for beginnersCourse start date: Fri 12 Apr 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Hugo CookThis four-week course provides a foundation in Old Persian Cuneiform, allowing students to explore the words and world of the ancient Persians. The class will be held at City Lit and includes visits to the British Museum.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £90.00 - Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £38.00
- Reading hieroglyphs: module 3Course start date: Mon 15 Apr 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Hugo CookThis is a follow-on course for those who have attended the first two modules of Reading hieroglyphs.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00 - Art and architecture of Ancient IndiaCourse start date: Thu 18 Apr 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Arjmand AhmadIndia's three indigenous religions - Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism - have given rise to one of the oldest artistic civilisations in the world. Learn more about the art and architecture of Ancient India in this introductory course. - Isis, Mithras and Christ: iconography and mythologyCourse start date: Wed 24 Apr 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Michael BloomfieldAn introduction to the history, essential beliefs, mythology, and iconography, of three influential religions
of the Graeco-Roman world: Isis, the mystery cult devoted to Mithras and Christ.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00 - Women in ancient RomeCourse start date: Fri 26 Apr 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: William SterlingWomen's position in the Ancient Roman world was important as they played important roles in the home, in business, in religion and even in politics. - Tutankhamun unveiledCourse start date: Tue 30 Apr 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Rosalind JanssenThe discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922 caused a worldwide sensation, which led to a bout of ‘Tut-mania’. Much overlooked is the political setting: Egypt’s semi-independence from British rule that occurred in the same year. But who was Tutankhamun: how did he live and die? This course unveils the Pharaoh, his wardrobe, curse, blockbuster exhibitions, and enduring legacy.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00 - Spectacles of the Ancient worldCourse start date: Thu 9 May 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Michael BloomfieldThis course explores some of the most elaborate and powerful displays of the Graeco-Roman world. Designed to entertain, inform, and elicit support, often at times of great political or religious significance, they were unforgettable, and have long exercised an influence on our own understanding of the nature of power.Full fee £89.00 - History of oriental carpetsCourse start date: Sat 18 May 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Roberta MarinDiscover the origins of carpets, their threads, materials, patterns and trends as well as patrons and places of manufacture. Find out also their representations on the canvases of famous Renaissance artists.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £38.00 - Looking for the Golden Fleece: Jason and the ArgonautsCourse start date: Tue 4 Jun 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Maria ContosCome and explore the journey of the Argonauts and discover Jason.Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £32.00 - Art of Islamic SpainCourse start date: Sat 22 Jun 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Roberta MarinDiscover the art and architecture of Spain during the Arab domination (711-1493).Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £38.00 - Up close and personal with Greek archaeological treasuresCourse start date: Sat 22 Jun 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sarah Merali-SmithDiscover 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 £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £38.00 - Women in Ancient GreeceCourse start date: Fri 28 Jun 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: William SterlingIn this course we shall examine women in myth, women in religion and the everyday life of women. It will conclude with a visit to the British Museum.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £38.00 - Greek myths: ancient truths, modern mysteryCourse start date: Tue 2 Jul 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Maria ContosMyth 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. - Akhenaten, Pharaoh of Egypt: the first individual in history?Course start date: Tue 24 Sep 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Michael DuiganExplore the history and legacy of Akhenaten.Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £162.00
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