Many different civilizations have arisen in Peru. Along the southern coast were the Paracas and the Nazca, famed for their mysterious geo-glyphs on the desert floor. Further north the Moche and the Chimu flourished, until the latter was conquered by the emerging Inca Empire from the High Andes.Then from the...
Many different civilizations have arisen in Peru. Along the southern coast were the Paracas and the Nazca, famed for their mysterious geo-glyphs on the desert floor. Further north the Moche and the Chimu flourished, until the latter was conquered by the emerging Inca Empire from the High Andes.Then from the late 1520's Spanish ships were seen along the coast, and...
Holding up a mirror - William HogarthPolitical Knife Grinders - Gillray and CruickshankThe Obscenity of Power - Thomas RowlandsonPunching Beyond their weight - Mr Punch and the Class DividePolitical Gadflies - David Low and Steve Bell15th April, 22nd April, 29th April, 6th May, 20th May
Holding up a mirror - William HogarthPolitical Knife Grinders - Gillray and CruickshankThe Obscenity of Power - Thomas RowlandsonPunching Beyond their weight - Mr Punch and the Class DividePolitical Gadflies - David Low and Steve Bell15th April, 22nd April, 29th April, 6th May, 20th May
This course examines the role and impact of film from the silent era to the present. We look at approaches to the historical study of film and make comparisons across several countries, genres and periods. We place the films in historical context and assess the production, style, content and reception."Over...
This course examines the role and impact of film from the silent era to the present. We look at approaches to the historical study of film and make comparisons across several countries, genres and periods. We place the films in historical context and assess the production, style, content and reception."Over the years, I have dipped in and out of various...
The final part of the history of Turkey explores the last 650 years from the early Ottoman rulers down to the present story of the Turkish Republic. From small beginnings the Ottomans would go on to create a huge empire, capturing Constantinople in 1453 and swathes of eastern Europe. Three...
The final part of the history of Turkey explores the last 650 years from the early Ottoman rulers down to the present story of the Turkish Republic. From small beginnings the Ottomans would go on to create a huge empire, capturing Constantinople in 1453 and swathes of eastern Europe. Three times in the 16th and 17th centuries they reached the...
Looking at Italian art and history from pre-Roman times until the present day might sound a daunting task, so rich is the evidence at our disposal. But this does not have to be the case! This course will be a pleasant and fascinating journey roughly divided into three sections (one...
Looking at Italian art and history from pre-Roman times until the present day might sound a daunting task, so rich is the evidence at our disposal. But this does not have to be the case! This course will be a pleasant and fascinating journey roughly divided into three sections (one per term): from antiquity to the Middle Ages, the Renaissance...
JAZZ; THE NEW MUSICFrom its obscure origins in New Orleans, jazz spread throughout America and then to the rest of the world. It became emblematic of the carefree hedonism of post-World War America – the Jazz Age. But what were the ingredients that made the music so revolutionary and who were its creators?EDWARD...
JAZZ; THE NEW MUSICFrom its obscure origins in New Orleans, jazz spread throughout America and then to the rest of the world. It became emblematic of the carefree hedonism of post-World War America – the Jazz Age. But what were the ingredients that made the music so revolutionary and who were its creators?EDWARD ELGAR: HOPE AND GLORYIn 1900 Elgar’s career as a composer...
VIENNA 1913 – double sessionAs the centre of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Vienna epitomised tradition, prosperity andhigh culture. Eminent figures in a range of professions flocked to the city to further their careers. But in 1913 fissures were opening up beneath the glossy veneer. Vienna was, in fact, a cauldron of revolutionary politics,...
VIENNA 1913 – double sessionAs the centre of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Vienna epitomised tradition, prosperity andhigh culture. Eminent figures in a range of professions flocked to the city to further their careers. But in 1913 fissures were opening up beneath the glossy veneer. Vienna was, in fact, a cauldron of revolutionary politics, radical art and shocking new music. To cap it all...
What time is it - and how do you know? Keeping track of time is no easy matter with a year made up of approximately 365.25 days and a month of about 29.5 days. Do you rely on the moon or the sun or a combination of the two? This...
What time is it - and how do you know? Keeping track of time is no easy matter with a year made up of approximately 365.25 days and a month of about 29.5 days. Do you rely on the moon or the sun or a combination of the two? This course will examine how people have sought to mark the...
