This course offers an accessible examination of the Arab-Israeli conflict, tracing its historical roots from the late 19th century through the early 21st century. Beginning in the Ottoman period, we will explore the emergence of modern Zionism, patterns of Jewish immigration, and land acquisition strategies in Palestine, as well as the responses...
This course offers an accessible examination of the Arab-Israeli conflict, tracing its historical roots from the late 19th century through the early 21st century. Beginning in the Ottoman period, we will explore the emergence of modern Zionism, patterns of Jewish immigration, and land acquisition strategies in Palestine, as well as the responses and organizational structures developed by the Arab population. The course...
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...
An examination of the work of artists from the earliest to the present, in their quest to present the world as they see it through the seasons Spring Summer AutumnWinter21st Jan, 28th Jan, 4th Feb, 18th Feb
An examination of the work of artists from the earliest to the present, in their quest to present the world as they see it through the seasons Spring Summer AutumnWinter21st Jan, 28th Jan, 4th Feb, 18th Feb
England's Remarkable History as told in its buildings, towns and cities. History is all around us. This course will help us unpick the layers of history in places that are familiar to us as well as introducing new places areas to us. I will delve into history by looking at buildings...
England's Remarkable History as told in its buildings, towns and cities. History is all around us. This course will help us unpick the layers of history in places that are familiar to us as well as introducing new places areas to us. I will delve into history by looking at buildings and places to search for interesting facts relating to art,...
This course reviews the archaeological evidence for industry in Cheshire chronologically, beginning with Roman mining at Alderley Edge and Roman salt making in Middlewich & Nantwich. Then we will look at medieval salt making in Nantwich and leather making in Chester; late medieval corn milling; post-medieval metal working at Lymm...
This course reviews the archaeological evidence for industry in Cheshire chronologically, beginning with Roman mining at Alderley Edge and Roman salt making in Middlewich & Nantwich. Then we will look at medieval salt making in Nantwich and leather making in Chester; late medieval corn milling; post-medieval metal working at Lymm and Little Moreton; textile production in Macclesfield and Congleton; canals;...
VIKING!! This is one of the most iconic descriptors in historical studies. Our stereotypical notion of the men from the Scandinavian countries is of huge, muscled, blonde warriors, eternally fighting, raiding and stealing anything from people to luxury goods and land. Whilst there might be elements of truth in this, it...
VIKING!! This is one of the most iconic descriptors in historical studies. Our stereotypical notion of the men from the Scandinavian countries is of huge, muscled, blonde warriors, eternally fighting, raiding and stealing anything from people to luxury goods and land. Whilst there might be elements of truth in this, it is essentially very far from the whole story. Over three terms,...
This course continues to explore the History of Turkey and will cover the period from the death of Alexander the Great in 323BC to the emergence of the Ottomans by AD1375. Turkey has always been at the crossroads of east and west, and has been ruled by an assortment of...
This course continues to explore the History of Turkey and will cover the period from the death of Alexander the Great in 323BC to the emergence of the Ottomans by AD1375. Turkey has always been at the crossroads of east and west, and has been ruled by an assortment of imperial powers. The Selucid Greeks were followed by the Romans...
