Archaeology and Classical LanguagesArchaeology and Classical LanguagesA History of Persia: the 1st Millennium CE - 29088 (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. During the first millennium the land of Persia experienced a series of different regimes. It had begun with the Parthians but in the 3rd century they were overthrown by the Sasanians who pursued an aggressive policy to extend their borders against the Roman and Byzantine empires as well as to promote orthodox Zoroastrian religion. Then in the middle of the 7th century the forces of Islam erupted out of Arabia and brought fundamental changes to the area. This course will examine the impact of these changes in ancient Persia. Number of Meetings 1 Course Leader Michael Tunnicliffe 29088/ALGY000 Course FeesCourse Fee: Standard Fee: £55 Click this link for information on our fee bands and further enrolment information - Fee bands
Bes and Taweret: Protectors of the living and the dead - 29090 (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 worshipped a pantheon of gods, many had temples created to them and were part of state religious practice. Others, like Bes and Taweret were worshipped principally in the home. They both take a rather terrifying form, with Bes’ image encompassing leonine and dwarfish features, while Taweret was represented as a hippopotamus, one of the most aggressive creatures on the Nile. Number of Meetings 1 Course Leader Dr Joanne Backhouse 29090/ALGY000 Course FeesCourse Fee: Standard Fee: £55 Click this link for information on our fee bands and further enrolment information - Fee bands
The Age of Augustus Caesar - 29091 (Monday 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 students with an insight into the fascinating life and times of one of the most important figures in Roman history. You’ll walk away with an appreciation of just how significant Augustus was, exploring his world through the history, archaeology, and culture left behind. Anyone with an interest in ancient Rome is welcome on this course, whether you have any prior knowledge or not – all you need is to want to know more about Augustus! Number of Meetings 5 Course Leader Dr Joanne Ball 29091/ALGY000 Course FeesCourse Fee: Standard Fee: £85/ Concession £45 Click this link for information on our fee bands and further enrolment information - Fee bands
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