Archaeology and Classical LanguagesArchaeology and Classical LanguagesThe Evolution of Istanbul: From Constantinople to Istanbul (Saturday 11:00 - 16:00)DescriptionPlease 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. Course DescriptionIn this second of two linked Saturday courses, we shall trace the story of the city now known as Istanbul. From the fall of Constantinople in 1453AD through to modern Istanbul, the day's four sessions will demonstrate how Constantinople became the Ottoman and modern city of Istanbul. Don’t worry of you didn’t attend the first session, this event is designed to be accessible to all. No prior experience required. Number of Meetings1 Course LeaderDr Paul Lawrence CRN 27375/ALGY000 Course FeesCourse Fee: Full Fee: £50 Click here for information on our fee bands and further enrolment information
A History of Persia: The Greek and Parthian periods (Saturday 10am - 4pm)DescriptionPlease 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. When Alexander the Great invaded the Persian lands he brought to an end the first of the Persian dynasties. Alexander did not survive long, but Greek rulers called the Seleucids controlled Persia for over a century. Finally they were ousted by a new dynasty, that of the Arsacids from Parthia, and a new phase of Persian history began. As the Greeks declined so the new Empire of Rome succeeded in the west and advanced remorselessly east. The Parthians would prove the only serious threat to the Roman war machine for centuries. For three hundred years there would be intermittent warfare between the two super-powers. This period of history and the role of the Parthians deserves to be better known and in this Day School we will explore the cultures that shaped 600 years of Persian history. Number of Meetings1 Course LeaderMichael Tunnicliffe CRN 27654/ALGY000 Course FeesCourse Fee: Full Fee: £55 Click here for information on our fee bands and further enrolment information
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