Courses about Ancient Civilisations
Discover the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Roman on our courses, as well as ancient civilisations and more.
41 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- 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 - 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 - 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 - Deciphering the Rosetta Stone
Discover some of the most popular myths and legends of Ancient Egypt.
Keeley Street
Sat 24 Oct 2026Hugo CookFull fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £51.00 - Mystery religionsMystery religions were very popular in the ancient world and were organised as voluntary associations. Their popularity is attested in writings and in material culture of the Greco-Roman world. They offered intense religious experiences outside the official, civic religions. The participants were initiated into the mysteries: whilst there is considerable variety in form and content, a belief in a form of salvation was a common denominator of many of these mystery religions. The question of the relationship between the mystery cults and Christianity will also be broached.
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Wed 28 Oct 2026Ann JeffersFull fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £51.00 - Prostitution in Ancient RomeThe oldest profession as practised among the Romans - not for the squeamish.
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Tue 3 Nov 2026Sean GabbFull fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £12.00 - Africa in the ancient world
This course aims to explore the multifaceted relationship between Africa and the Classicalworld, highlighting Africa's significant contributions to the Classical world.
Keeley Street
Thu 5 Nov 2026Szerdi NagyFull fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00 - Greek myths: a tasterMyth 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.
Keeley Street
Mon 9 Nov 2026Maria ContosFull fee £29.00 Senior fee £23.00 Concession £19.00
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