William Sterling

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Life and Times of King George II

What is the course about?l George II is perhaps best remembered as the last British monarch to lead his troops into battle and also as the instigator of the custom of standing for the Hallelujah Chorus in Handel’s Messiah.  His reign marked the high point of Handel’s career which the King did much to promote… Read more »

This tag: European History

Great voyages from Greek and Roman myths – Jason, Odysseus and Aeneas

A detailed examination of the voyages and their fantastical encounters relating them to reality. What is the course about? A detailed examination of the voyages and their fantastical encounters relating them to reality. What topics will we cover? Jason’s voyage to collect the Golden Fleece was described by Apollonius of Rhodes in his Argonautica written… Read more »

This tag: European History

Seven Wonders of the World

The Seven Wonders fascinate us, but what were they and why were they wonders? Using art, literature and archaeology we’ll explore possible answers. What is the course about? The famous seven wonders of the ancient world: the Pyramids, the Alexandrian Lighthouse, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the temple of Artemis at Ephesus, the statue of… Read more »

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