Archaeology and Classical Languages

Isaiah stands at the head of the collection of prophetic books in the Hebrew Bible and has always been a significant text. A complete copy was found among the Dead Sea Scrolls in 1947. With its many "messianic" allusions it was always a special text for New Testament writers and early Christian commentators. But it is a complex work, which almost certainly derives from different time periods and therefore different settings in the life of the people of Israel. This course is the first of three on this big book and will focus on the first 23 chapters of the 66 in total. 

Please note that the ‘last booking’ date is only a guide. We reserve the right to close bookings earlier if courses are over- or under-subscribed. 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. 

Number of Meetings

10 

Course Leader

Michael Tunnicliffe

CRN 26975/ALGY000

Course Fees

Course Fee: Full Fee: £155 | Concession: £80

Take an action packed, whistle stop tour through the history of ancient Egypt.  We begin in the Predynastic era c.4000 BC, before the invention of writing, travelling through the Old Kingdom, which saw the creation of pyramids and the formation of state.  We end in the Middle Kingdom (c.2000 BC), which saw the rise of the worship of Amun and the importance of Thebes (Luxor), with the creation of Karnak temple. This course will provide participants with an outline of the history of ancient Egypt. Key events, significant pharaohs and outstanding monuments will be examined. A visit to the Garstang Museum is included, which gives participants the opportunity to handle objects from ancient Egypt. No prior knowledge is required, just an inquisitive mind!

Please note that the ‘last booking’ date is only a guide. We reserve the right to close bookings earlier if courses are over- or under-subscribed. 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. 

Number of Meetings

5

Course Leader

Dr Joanne Backhouse

CRN 27093/ALGY000

Course Fees

Course Fee: Full Fee: £80 | Concession: £40

Many Ancient cultures flourished in Peru including the Nazca who were famous for their lines and glyphs near the coast. The last of the native cultures was that of the Incas who created an empire that dominated the Pacific Coast and the Andes. Then in the 1530s the Spanish under the ferocious Pizarro brothers arrived and within a few years the Inca Empire was no more. Spectacular ruins such as those at Machu Picchu are a testament to their sophistication. 

Please note that the ‘last booking’ date is only a guide. We reserve the right to close bookings earlier if courses are over- or under-subscribed. 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. 

Number of Meetings

10 

Course Leader

Michael Tunnicliffe

CRN 26977/ALGY000

Course Fees

Course Fee: Full Fee: £155 | Concession: £80

Latin II builds on students’ basic knowledge of Latin grammar and vocabulary, and enables them to read adapted texts mainly in prose. Students will develop a reading proficiency by implementing and refining techniques to translate for accuracy, comprehension, and retention. Through learning the Latin language, students will explore Roman culture and history and its impact on modern languages and societies.

Please note that the ‘last booking’ date is only a guide. We reserve the right to close bookings earlier if courses are over- or under-subscribed. 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. 

Number of Meetings

8

Course Leader

Dr Guen Taietti 

CRN 27379/CLAH000

Course Fees

Course Fee: Full Fee: £125| Concession: £65

Embark on a captivating journey through the lives of three extraordinary women who left an indelible mark on the 18th century. From the artistic prowess of Elisabeth Vigée Le Brun to the cultural sophistication of Margräfin Wilhelmine of Bayreuth and the magnetic charm of Emma Hamilton, wife of British Envoy Sir William Hamilton and paramour of Admiral Horatio Nelson, their stories unfold against the backdrop of Europe's illustrious Grand Tour.

Please note that the ‘last booking’ date is only a guide. We reserve the right to close bookings earlier if courses are over- or under-subscribed. 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. 

Number of Meetings

3

Course Leader

Dr Georgina Muskett

CRN 27032/CEPD000

Course Fees

Course Fee: Full Fee: £50 | Concession: £30

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!

Please note that the ‘last booking’ date is only a guide. We reserve the right to close bookings earlier if courses are over- or under-subscribed. 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. 

Number of Meetings

5 

Course Leader

Dr Joanne Ball

CRN 27088/ALGY000

Course Fees

Course Fee: Full Fee: £80| Concession: £40

This module will provide an introduction to prehistoric Britain by examining significant points in the development of early human societies, including the earliest appearance of Homo sapiens, and the introduction of agriculture and metal working. Case studies will be used to explore the changing landscapes, mortuary practices and settlement evidence from almost one million years ago to the end of the Iron Age and the coming of the Romans. It explores the movements of people, objects and practices that shaped British prehistory. From the lives of Ice Age hunter-gatherers, to the monuments built by the first farmers, the spectacular burials of the Bronze Age and the art of the ‘Celts’, this unit examines the rich variety of evidence which can be used to reconstruct aspects of life and death in prehistory, including diet, mortuary and ceremonial practice, material culture, technological innovation, houses, settlements and landscapes. The module will introduce a broad range of archaeological sites and finds and will outline some of the key ways in which these have been interpreted.

Please note that the ‘last booking’ date is only a guide. We reserve the right to close bookings earlier if courses are over- or under-subscribed. 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. 

Number of Meetings

8

Course Leader

Jonathan Trigg

CRN 27094/ALGY000

Course Fees

Course Fee: Full Fee: £125 | Concession: £65

If you're fascinated by the art of Ancient Egypt and eager to delve into the history and culture behind it, this course is for you.

You will explore a wide array of artworks and objects, examining how they evolved over Egypt’s history. From the temple reliefs to detailed everyday objects, this course provides a comprehensive overview of Ancient Egypt's art and images. No prior knowledge is needed—just a passion for art and history.

Please note that the ‘last booking’ date is only a guide. We reserve the right to close bookings earlier if courses are over- or under-subscribed. 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. 

Number of Meetings

8

Course Leader

Harry Lillington

CRN 27655/ALGY000

Course Fees

Course Fee: Full Fee: £125 | Concession: £65