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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- Greek and Roman archaeology: an introductionCourse start date: Thu 27 Apr 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Anke MarshIntroduce yourself to the archaeology of the ancient world, from the palaces of the Minoans and Mycenaeans to the Roman Forum.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £71.00 Concession £58.00 - Women in ancient RomeCourse start date: Sat 29 Apr 2023
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.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £38.00 - Spectacles of the Ancient worldCourse start date: Thu 11 May 2023
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 £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £51.00 - Tutankhamun’s fashionCourse start date: Sat 13 May 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Rosalind JanssenRecent examinations of Tutankhamun’s underwear have revealed that the boy king was decidedly ‘pear-shaped’. What can his clothing tell us about the minutiae of daily life in Ancient Egypt? Afternoon visit to the Petrie Museum.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £38.00 - The MayaCourse start date: Sat 13 May 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Max CarocciLearn 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 £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £38.00 - History of oriental carpetsCourse start date: Sat 20 May 2023
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 - Magic in the ancient worldCourse start date: Wed 31 May 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Ann JeffersHow do you define magic and divination? Why has the Western world traditionally viewed magic as opposed to religion and science? These and other issues will be discussed in this thought-provoking course.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £51.00 - The Aztecs
Course start date: Sat 10 Jun 2023Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Max CarocciDiscover one of the great New World civilisations and their achievements - the Aztecs of Mexico.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £38.00 - Up close and personal with Greek archaeological treasuresCourse start date: Sat 17 Jun 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Anke MarshDiscover 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 £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00 - Art of Islamic SpainCourse start date: Sat 24 Jun 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Roberta MarinDiscover the art and architecture of Spain during the Arab domination (711-1493).
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £38.00 - Disease, death and mummies in Ancient EgyptCourse start date: Sat 1 Jul 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Rosalind JanssenLiving 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 £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £38.00
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