Archaeology and Classical LanguagesArchaeology and Classical LanguagesTinker, Tailor, Solider, Sailor - The Creative Professions of Ancient Egypt (Tuesday 11am - 1pm)pm)DescriptionPlease note that the ‘last booking’ date is only a guide. Courses may close earlier. In order to avoid disappointment, please be sure to enrol as soon as possible. Registrations may not be processed until the following day if received after 3pm. We will be focussing on the creative occupations of musicians and dancers, hairdressers and manicurists, artists, and the female roles of nurse, tutor and midwife. This course will develop participants knowledge of the skills, training, working conditions and career prospects of the ancient Egyptians. Number of Meetings5 Course LeaderDr Joanne Backhouse CRN 28074/ALGY000 Course FeesCourse Fee: Full Fee: £80/£40 Click here for information on our fee bands and further enrolment information
The Creation Myths of Ancient Egypt (Saturday 10am - 3pm)DescriptionPlease note that the ‘last booking’ date is only a guide. Courses may close earlier. In order to avoid disappointment, please be sure to enrol as soon as possible. Registrations may not be processed until the following day if received after 3pm. The ancient Egyptians believed the gods created the world around them. Throughout pharaonic history different traditions developed at various seats of learning, each favouring deities associated with the locality. This day school will explore the four main creation myths of ancient Egypt, centred at Heliopolis, Elephantine, Hermopolis Magna and Memphis. Key themes will be explored including life emerging from Nun (watery abyss), the power of the spoken word and diversification and differentiation. Number of Meetings1 Course LeaderDr Joanne Backhouse CRN 28075/ALGY000 Course FeesCourse Fee: Full Fee: £50 Click here for information on our fee bands and further enrolment information
The Archaeology of Jordan (Saturday 10am - 4pm)DescriptionPlease note that the ‘last booking’ date is only a guide. Courses may close earlier. In order to avoid disappointment, please be sure to enrol as soon as possible. Registrations may not be processed until the following day if received after 3pm. The modern Kingdom of Jordan contains a wealth of ancient history. Some of the earliest Neolithic settlements are to be found here and in the Iron Age it was the ancestral home of the Moabites, Edomites and Ammonites of the Bible. Its most famous site is the spectacular Nabataean capital of Petra. Roman remains are found at the city of Jerash and the intriguing map mosaic at Madaba comes from the Byzantine period. Islam too has left its mark in more recent centuries. This course will explore the archaeology and architecture of this fascinating land. Number of Meetings1 Course LeaderMichael Tunnicliffe CRN 28076/ALGY000 Course FeesCourse Fee: Full Fee: £55 Click here for information on our fee bands and further enrolment information
Women in the Roman World (Tuesday 2 - 4pm)DescriptionPlease note that the ‘last booking’ date is only a guide. Courses may close earlier. In order to avoid disappointment, please be sure to enrol as soon as possible. Registrations may not be processed until the following day if received after 3pm. This course provides an overview of the lives of women in the Roman Empire, a societal group whose voices are often under-represented in the study of the ancient world, by reconstructing their lives and experiences through the historical and archaeological record. We will consider and contrast the lives of different female groups in the Empire, from wealthy women to poorer, and from women in Rome and Italy to their counterparts in the provinces, drawing the evidence together to gain insight into what life was like as a woman in the Roman world. No prior experience is necessary, just an interest in Ancient History--all are welcome! Number of Meetings5 Course LeaderDr Jo Ball CRN 28077/ALGY000 Course FeesCourse Fee: Full Fee: £80| Concession: £40 Click here for information on our fee bands and further enrolment information
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