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5,000 years ago on the plains of southern Mesopotamia, the Sumerians invented writing, built cities and forged the earliest empires. Using archaeology and textual sources, we will explore a unique civilisation, one that is at the root of our modern world.
An introduction to various aspects of the intriguing history, vibrant culture and fascinating personalities of Ancient Rome and its enemies during its decline and fall (or transformation) in the last two centuries of the Empire in the West.
The degree of harm caused to heritage assets has become a key issue in guiding development decisions. Join our expert workshop to explore the meaning of 'harm' and how it is being interpreted in practice today.
Recent large-scale development around Banbury has resulted in major archaeological discoveries, in an area not previously well-known for its archaeology. New prehistoric, Roman and Anglo-Saxon sites have all been explored. This day will highlight key site
There are archaeological sites all around us: hillforts and stone circles, Roman towns, ancient fields and roads. During this course, we will venture out and look at the archaeological landscape.
The bow and arrow represents a significant development in projectile technology that dates back as much as 80,000 years ago. Join us to explore the complexities and implications of this technology for early modern human hunter-gatherers.
Step into the world of Biblical Archaeology and uncover the secrets of ancient Israel and Judah. Explore how discoveries and artifacts bring the Hebrew Bible to life, while debating the connections between history, interpretation, and faith.
This course will examine five Oxfordshire market towns, all of which were developed as new towns in the Middle Ages - Thame, Chipping Norton, Witney, Woodstock, and Burford. There will be alternating class sessions and field trips to the study towns.
What are Greek myths? Who told them and why? How can we interpret them? Why are they still so powerful? How much history do they contain? This course will explore these fascinating tales from the past and attempt to make sense of them.
Social anthropology is the study of how humans give meaning to the world through different social norms, values, practices and means of organisation. This course provides an exciting and dynamic introduction to the world of social anthropology.
From royal pyramids, court artisans and powerful pharaohs, to grandiose temples, mysterious gods and foreign invasions, participants will experience the world of ancient Egypt, its highs and lows, and the rich tapestry of its culture.
This course aims to give participants an understanding of traditional construction and its defects, and to provide the skills to carry out balanced and informed surveys of historic buildings.
