Discover Ancient Civilisations - Online Courses
Delve into stories of classics and the ancient world, learn the languages and explore their cultures. Courses are available on weekdays, evenings and weekends.
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Ancient Greek poetry reading group (in translation)
Course Date: Wed 21 Jul 2021
Location on this date: OnlineHomer’s Iliad and Odyssey are still well-loved, but other archaic Greek poets’ surviving works are equally fascinating. Explore the world and works of Hesiod, Archilochus, Sappho, Pindar and others.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee: £79.00Senior fee: £79.00Concession: £48.00 -
The writings of Cicero: an introduction
Course Date: Fri 23 Jul 2021
Location on this date: OnlineAn introduction to one of the most influential and prolific Roman writers, Cicero, his life and works.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee: £59.00Senior fee: £47.00Concession: £36.00 -
Women's lives in the ancient world
Course Date: Sat 31 Jul 2021
Location on this date: OnlineDiscover how women are portrayed on the male-dominated stage of Ancient Greece and Rome and what issues affected their lives.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee: £59.00Senior fee: £47.00Concession: £36.00 -
Homer's Iliad: reading group
Course Date: Thu 4 Mar 2021
Location on this date: OnlineCome and explore Homer's great epic tale in translation.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee: £69.00Senior fee: £69.00Concession: £42.00 -
A journey in the history and culture of Sicily
Course Date: Sat 6 Mar 2021
Location on this date: OnlineThis weekend course will offer an insight view of the multifaceted history and multilayered culture of Sicily, the ancient island off the shore of Italy mainland.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee: £59.00Senior fee: £47.00Concession: £36.00 -
What are Greek myths?
Course Date: Sat 27 Mar 2021
Location on this date: OnlineMyth 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.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee: £10.00Senior fee: £10.00Concession: £10.00
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