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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49 courses available
History of economic thought: part 1Want to learn about the the development of economic ideas and how they tie in with political ideas? Join this course to strengthen your understanding.
Keeley Street
Wed 16 Sep 2026Christian MichelFull fee £259.00 Senior fee £259.00 Concession £168.00- Grammar for ancient languages: an introductionSuitable for complete beginners of ancient languages. Become familiar with the key grammar terminology and concepts that will enhance your learning. Highly recommended if you are starting to learn an ancient or classical language.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £38.00
- Homeric Reflections: Study Day on the Iliad
A one-day workshop about Homer's Iliad. It will consist of presentations by students and the tutor on the City Lit Homeric Greek courses, addressing topics of narrative voice, the depictions of motherhood, and the poetics and aesthetics of the epic. Each presentation will be followed by a discussion. Anyone interested in the topic is very welcome to attend.
Keeley Street
Sat 26 Sep 2026Vaughan PilikianFull fee £29.00 Senior fee £23.00 Concession £19.00 - Ancient Greek dramaHave a taste of exploring the ancient Athenian stage, and how they still speak to us about the challenges we face today.Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £207.00 Concession £168.00
- The Female Aeneid
An exploration of the Roman epic poem through its women, and of the women of mythology through the poem.
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Thu 1 Oct 2026Judith RiceFull fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - Argonautica: reading group (in translation) module 1A reading group focusing on the Argonautica by the Greek poet Apollonius of Rhodes (in English translation).
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Mon 5 Oct 2026Nikoletta ManiotiFull fee £169.00 Senior fee £169.00 Concession £110.00 - Female myths and divinities from Ancient Greece
Greek mythology reveals a profound appreciation of the feminine, reflected in the prominence of powerful goddesses and the belief that both masculine and feminine energies exist within every individual, regardless of gender. The ancient Greeks also believed that these complementary energies are present throughout nature and the universe, and that their balance is essential to harmony and the flourishing of life. This course explores some of these myths, uncovering their timeless wisdom and enduring relevance.
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Tue 6 Oct 2026Maria ContosFull fee £169.00 Senior fee £169.00 Concession £110.00 - The female Horus: Hatshepsut, Queen of Egypt
Discover the reign of a woman who assumes supreme power & retains it in a male dominated society. Her name means ‘The First Among the Noblewomen’. She was exceptional as there are very few instances in Egypt’s ancient history (over 3000 years) when women ruled as pharaohs in their own right.
Keeley Street
Tue 6 Oct 2026Michael DuiganFull fee £259.00 Senior fee £207.00 Concession £168.00 - Great Minds Interact. Artists, Dramatists and Philosophers in Ancient Greece - part 2
This course continues our exploration of Greek art considering the extent to which it relates to key ideas and issues of the time. These are exemplified by contemporary philosophy, myth, poetry, and drama. Includes a visit to the British Museum.
Keeley Street
Wed 7 Oct 2026Michael DuiganFull fee £259.00 Senior fee £207.00 Concession £168.00 - Reading the Odyssey in Ancient Greek
Consolidate your knowledge and understanding of Greek grammar through reading extracts from the Odyssey in the original Greek. This is an introductory course, covering extracts from the Odyssey Book 1, leading to follow-on courses to explore the poem further in Ancient Greek.
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Thu 8 Oct 2026Andrew DavidFull fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £84.00 - Umayyads (661-750) and Abbasids (750-1258): the first dynasties that ruled the Islamic world
This study day will delve into the main political and cultural events that characterise the history of the Umayyads and the Abbasids.
Keeley Street
Sat 10 Oct 2026Roberta MarinFull fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £51.00 - Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs: an introduction online
This four-week course delves into the written words and thoughts of the ancient Egyptians. Students will gain a foundation in the iconic writing of hieroglyphs, putting their newfound skills into practice by reading original texts from the British Museum collection. This is a truly fascinating and intricate language, and it offers its readers the ability to understand the lost voices of one of history’s most remarkable civilisations. This is an online version of the course held in our campus.
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Mon 12 Oct 2026Hugo CookFull fee £169.00 Senior fee £135.00 Concession £110.00 - Virgil's Aeneid reading group (in translation)Discover one of the greatest works of Latin literature.
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Wed 14 Oct 2026Justin MurrayFull fee £159.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £159.00 - The Odyssey reading group (in translation)Homer’s epic tale of Odysseus’ journey home after the Trojan War may now be over 2,500 years old but it still has much to tell us about the Ancient Greek world that is still relevant today. Explore this great work in translation.Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £103.00
- Egyptian myths
Discover some of the most popular myths and legends of Ancient Egypt.
Keeley Street
Sat 17 Oct 2026Hugo CookFull fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £51.00
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