Courses about Ancient Civilisations
Discover the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Roman on our courses, as well as ancient civilisations and more.
- The Epic of GilgameshCourse start date: Mon 20 Apr 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Yentl LoveDiscover the legend that began it all. Journey back to third millennium BCE to discover what is commonly referred to as the world’s oldest surviving work of literature, the story of the king Gilgamesh and his epic quest to conquer gods, monsters, and even death itself.
Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £64.00 - Gothic level 2Course start date: Wed 29 Apr 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Stephen PollingtonContinue to learn the ancient language spoken by the Goths, the ancient Germanic population from Scandinavia who settled in North-Eastern and Eastern Europe.
Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £219.00 - Everyday Life in the Roman EmpireCourse start date: Thu 7 May 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Sean GabbAn opportunity to find about how daily life was for ordinary people in the Roman Empire.Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £103.00 - Psalms and Prayer: their use in church and synagogue through music and the artsCourse start date: Tue 12 May 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Rachel MontaguThe Psalms are often referred to as “the heart of the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible” or as John Calvin said, the Psalms represent ‘an anatomy of all parts of the soul, for there is not an emotion of which any one can be conscious that is not here represented as in a mirror.’ Within 150 variations, the Psalms express a wide variety of emotions, from despair, to thanksgiving and confidence in the eventual triumph of God’s purposes in the world. These expressions of emotion serve as patterns of prayer to shape the emotions and actions of Jews and Christians throughout the ages.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £64.00 - Gender and sexuality in the ancient world: an introductionCourse start date: Thu 11 Jun 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Yentl LoveAn introduction to the study of gender and sexuality across the ancient world, including the ancient Mediterranean, Near East, and Egypt. We will explore how and why we talk about the lived experiences of diverse gender and sexual practices across the ancient world, and what impact this might have on our understanding of history.
Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £45.00 - Greek myths: ancient truths, modern mystery
Course start date: Tue 7 Jul 2026Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Maria ContosMyth 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.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £45.00 - The Female AeneidCourse start date: Wed 30 Sep 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Judith RiceAn exploration of the Roman epic poem through its women, and of the women of mythology through the poem.
Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - Virgil's Aeneid reading group (in translation) Course start date: Wed 14 Oct 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Justin MurrayDiscover one of the greatest works of Latin literature.Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £159.00 - Gothic language: an introduction Course start date: Wed 14 Oct 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Stephen PollingtonDiscover the language spoken by the Goths, an ancient Germanic population from Scandinavia who settled in North-Eastern, Eastern and Southern Europe.
Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £38.00 - Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs: an introduction online Course start date: Thu 15 Oct 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Hugo CookThis six-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 at the British Museum.
Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £135.00 Concession £110.00 - Prostitution in Ancient Rome Course start date: Tue 3 Nov 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Sean GabbThe oldest profession as practised among the Romans - not for the squeamish.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £12.00 - From mythical heroines to the emperor's subjects: epistolography in the Roman Empire Course start date: Tue 1 Dec 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Nikoletta ManiotiFind out more about epistolography (letter writing) as a literary genre in the Roman world.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £12.00 - Interactions between the Mediterranean world and Anglo-Saxon EnglandCourse start date: Fri 4 Dec 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Stephen PollingtonThis talk will explore some of the connections which maintained the Anglo-Saxons' feeling that Rome was part of their heritage.Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £23.00 Concession £19.00 - The Epic of Gilgamesh - part 2Course start date: Mon 9 Mar 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Yentl LoveSuitable for those who have completed the first course on the Epic of Gilgamesh. Continue your journey back to third millennium BCE to discover the world’s oldest surviving work of literature, the story of the king Gilgamesh and his epic quest to conquer gods, monsters, and even death itself.
Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £45.00
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