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Chivalry and Knighthood

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Sun 22 Jul 2018 to 28 Jul 2018

The class will explore the history of chivalry and knighthood, why they developed and what they meant in theory, in practice and as a social and literary phenomenon, and we will consider their legacy.

In Search of Time: The Art and Science of the Fourth Dimension

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Sun 22 Jul 2018 to 28 Jul 2018

Time: the eternal fascination of artists, physicists, film-makers and writers. We shall explore the manifestations of humankind's engagement with time, from scratches on stone to the Theory of Relativity, from art-house cinema to the metaphysical novel.

Landscapes of the Norman Conquest

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Sun 22 Jul 2018 to 28 Jul 2018

This course will examine the impact of the Norman Conquest on the English landscape. Towns, villages and the countryside were all affected and we will look at the colonial landscapes of places such as Canterbury and Winchester and at the Welsh Marches.

Nelson, Trafalgar and Victory at Sea

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Sun 22 Jul 2018 to 28 Jul 2018

Nelson's 1805 Trafalgar triumph remains the apogee of patriotic achievement. This course traces his progress from clergyman's son to admiral and viscount, examines his famous victories and turbulent private life and considers Nelson's enduring legacy.

The Broken Genes

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Sun 22 Jul 2018 to 28 Jul 2018

This course introduces the basics about human genes. We will see how they work and function in our bodies. We will also discuss how they may cause diseases if something goes wrong with their regulations.

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Chivalry and Knighthood

In Search of Time: The Art and Science of the Fourth Dimension

Landscapes of the Norman Conquest

Nelson, Trafalgar and Victory at Sea

The Broken Genes

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Upcoming courses

Chivalry and Knighthood

In Search of Time: The Art and Science of the Fourth Dimension

Landscapes of the Norman Conquest

Nelson, Trafalgar and Victory at Sea

The Broken Genes

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