Brief description of the courseScotland must be one of the most iconic and frequently visited nations of Europe, but anyone interested in its history often has to work hard to look behind the 'tartan, kilts and shortbread' tourist image to find the real history of this turbulent and fiercely independent...
Brief description of the courseScotland must be one of the most iconic and frequently visited nations of Europe, but anyone interested in its history often has to work hard to look behind the 'tartan, kilts and shortbread' tourist image to find the real history of this turbulent and fiercely independent country. This course will take a roller-coaster tour of that...
Engage in an exciting discovery of “unconventional Italy” without moving from Cheshire!This course offers the unique opportunity to look in depth at some towns, monuments and artistic sites that are mostly overlooked in favour of mass-tourism destinations. From north to south, we will travel across jewels such as Ferrara, Ravenna,...
Engage in an exciting discovery of “unconventional Italy” without moving from Cheshire!This course offers the unique opportunity to look in depth at some towns, monuments and artistic sites that are mostly overlooked in favour of mass-tourism destinations. From north to south, we will travel across jewels such as Ferrara, Ravenna, Assisi, Viterbo, Salerno - without forgetting the hidden gems of...
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.Course...
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.Course commences 17th January 2025"Over the years, I have dipped in...
A series of eight lectures an exploration of Flemish and Dutch PaintersYou are booking for part one:· 23rd Apr Jan Van Eyck· 30th Apr Rogier Van der Weyden · 7th May Pieter Bruegel the Elder
A series of eight lectures an exploration of Flemish and Dutch PaintersYou are booking for part one:· 23rd Apr Jan Van Eyck· 30th Apr Rogier Van der Weyden · 7th May Pieter Bruegel the Elder
A series of eight lectures split into two halvesYou are booking for party two:· 4th June Hans Memling· 11th June Jan Steen· 18th June Rembrandt· 25th June Hieronymus Bosch· 2nd July Vermeer
A series of eight lectures split into two halvesYou are booking for party two:· 4th June Hans Memling· 11th June Jan Steen· 18th June Rembrandt· 25th June Hieronymus Bosch· 2nd July Vermeer
The Book of Daniel is the only truly apocalyptic book in the Hebrew Bible. It is well known for the stories in its first half such as The Burning Fiery Furnace and Daniel in the Lion's Den. Its second half is full of strange visions, full of monstrous beasts and...
The Book of Daniel is the only truly apocalyptic book in the Hebrew Bible. It is well known for the stories in its first half such as The Burning Fiery Furnace and Daniel in the Lion's Den. Its second half is full of strange visions, full of monstrous beasts and ominous coded "prophecies". We will examine when and why was it...
This five-week course explores the 1940s' diverse cultural landscape, focusing on music, entertainment, and societal shifts during and after World War II. Students will examine European music under Nazi occupation, the escapism of wartime entertainment, and the jazz revolution. The course also covers British musical resilience, post-war changes, and the...
This five-week course explores the 1940s' diverse cultural landscape, focusing on music, entertainment, and societal shifts during and after World War II. Students will examine European music under Nazi occupation, the escapism of wartime entertainment, and the jazz revolution. The course also covers British musical resilience, post-war changes, and the impact of the Blitz. Beyond music, it explores the Empire's...
Ancient Egyptian records mention a place called Ugarit on the Syrian coast. It was a strategic city that flourished during the period of prosperous trade in the Late Bronze Age 1400-1200BCE before falling victim to the incursions of the Sea Peoples after 1200BCE. In 1928 a peasant farmer found the...
Ancient Egyptian records mention a place called Ugarit on the Syrian coast. It was a strategic city that flourished during the period of prosperous trade in the Late Bronze Age 1400-1200BCE before falling victim to the incursions of the Sea Peoples after 1200BCE. In 1928 a peasant farmer found the remains of this city and archaeologists have uncovered the lost...
This 11 session course will take a look at a selection of female artists from around 1900 to early 21st century. We take a close look at around 60 women artists working in painting, photography, sculpture and performance art. The list includes amongst many others, Gwen John, Louise Bourgeois, Maggie...
This 11 session course will take a look at a selection of female artists from around 1900 to early 21st century. We take a close look at around 60 women artists working in painting, photography, sculpture and performance art. The list includes amongst many others, Gwen John, Louise Bourgeois, Maggie Hambling, Tracey Emin and Paula Rego.Summer term. No class on...
