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An Introduction to Archaeology

Short courses
Sun 26 Jul 2020 – 01 Aug 2020

The Roman period witnessed a booming economy, with trade and exchange taking place on an extensive scale. This course will examine archaeological evidence from the city of Rome, the ports of Ostia and Portus, and trading posts further afield.

Britain's Twentieth Century Prime Ministers since the Second World War

Short courses
Sun 26 Jul 2020 – 01 Aug 2020

We look at Britain's Prime Ministers from Clement Attlee to Tony Blair, exploring the office, the it was developed, the challenges they faced in maintaining Britain's position at home and abroad, and their successes and failures.

Cardinal Wolsey: Renaissance Prelate and Patron

Short courses
Sun 26 Jul 2020 – 01 Aug 2020

The course examines the life and career of England's 'Renaissance Cardinal', Thomas Wolsey.

Chivalry and Knighthood

Short courses
Sun 26 Jul 2020 – 01 Aug 2020

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 their legacy.

Great Victorians: The Verdict of History

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Sun 26 Jul 2020 – 01 Aug 2020

This course examines the historical truths behind four great Britons: the Duke of Wellington, Florence Nightingale, T.E. Lawrence, and Winston Churchill.

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An Introduction to Archaeology

Britain's Twentieth Century Prime Ministers since the Second World War

Cardinal Wolsey: Renaissance Prelate and Patron

Chivalry and Knighthood

Great Victorians: The Verdict of History

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New book, ‘Barbaric Splendour’ available for download

Research focus: The reality of shrinking cities

Research focus: The rise of human rights activism

Week 4 Courses

Upcoming courses

An Introduction to Archaeology

Britain's Twentieth Century Prime Ministers since the Second World War

Cardinal Wolsey: Renaissance Prelate and Patron

Chivalry and Knighthood

Great Victorians: The Verdict of History

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Week 2 Courses

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