This course examines the institution of human slavery in the southern United States from its colonial beginnings, to its emergence as the most powerful slave system in the world, to its collapse during the Civil War.
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Accredited courses include undergraduate and postgraduate level courses.
What was life like in Britain between 1914-1918? How dramatic were the changes within society as the country faced up to the needs of total war? We will explore the way war had an unprecedented effect on the lives of Britons during these crucial years.
Explore the Anarchy (1139 to 1153AD), when royal power waned and barons reshaped England. Discover siege castles, ruined landscapes, and the archaeological legacy of this turbulent and often misunderstood era.
Short course introducing potential witnesses and advocates to the techniques and procedures of public inquiries dealing with the historic environment, including preparing proofs of evidence. A mock inquiry will be staged.
Do your exhibitions stink? Scent is becoming a popular feature in museums, but what makes olfactory visitor experiences effective? We will explore the theory, practice, benefits and pitfalls, with useful tips to help harness scent as an interpretive tool.
This course examines the rise and fall of the British Empire and its manifold legacies in Britain and beyond.
Using a variety of examples drawn from global history, this course explores controversies in the history of medicine and the way in which they have impacted on practitioners, patients and wider communities.
The Second World War’s origins lay in the economic and political instability which dominated the years after 1919. During this short online course, explore and analyse how such a terrible conflict could have started.
The recent discovery of Richard III's remains in Leicester highlights the dynamic new research being conducted into the period known as the Wars of the Roses. This course asks students to engage with the latest work on this exciting and tumultuous period.
Augustine, the famous 5th-century North African bishop: profound philosopher, brilliant writer and preacher, fierce debater. Together we will read a wide selection of his works, including some transcripts of his sermons, to let him speak for himself.
What links the ground beneath our feet to our cultural heritage? How do local building variations emerge and develop? Why is traditional building practice still important? Join this course to explore the material culture of historic buildings in Britain.
'Magic' was a wide-ranging concept that affected many aspects of medieval society. This course will consider the actual and perceived practices of magic in the medieval period and their consequences.