History of science courses
In ancient societies, sacred astronomy and alchemy were the sciences of their day, showcasing power, knowledge and ambition. Later, societies saw the emergence of metallurgy, herbal medicine and combat engineering.
Today, we speak of much broader fields of science, technology and medicine, linking the universe to the smallest parts of our bodies.
Shared across the ages, are the links between knowledge, application and society.
In our history of science courses, you will therefore explore and contextualise knowledge, discoveries, innovations across different epochs and regions and unpack the implications for society or humanity more broadly.
Browse our history of science courses below and enrol today.
- Medicine in the Middle Ages
Course start date: Sat 19 Oct 2024Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Vanessa KingTo treat an excess of phlegm make a steam inhaler from boiled ants. For burns and scalds apply snail slime. If you would like more useful medical and cosmetic tips with no guarantees of success, this course is for you.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £69.00 - History of science
Course start date: Sat 8 Feb 2025Location on this date: Keeley Street
Join us to explore how science has brought about numerous changes in the way humans live, from longer life spans as the result of advances in medicine, to our understanding of the physical world around us.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £51.00 - The Disease of the Soul: Leprosy in the Middle AgesCourse start date: Tue 27 May 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Vanessa KingWe explore medieval attitudes towards the disease and the medical care available to sufferers. We also look at how the leper was depicted in art and literature before 1500 CE.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £95.00 Concession £77.00
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