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An Introduction to Ancient Egypt
Explore Ancient Egyptian history, religion and architecture through the lens of key monuments relating to dynasties, gods and everyday life.
In person (On Campus)
An Introduction to Archaeology
Explore key principles and practices of archaeology such as dating techniques and mapping. Discuss sites from around the world and consider the...
In person (On Campus)
A Window on Late Medieval England: The Paston Letters
Using the Paston letters - a rare collection of medieval correspondence – explore the lives of a 15th-century English family in love, marriage,...
In person (On Campus)
Burke, Hare and the University of Edinburgh’s School of Anatomy
Explore the history behind notorious murderers, Burke and Hare. Learn how crime and science became intertwined at the time, and what this tells us...
In person (Off Campus)
Geomythography of Scotland: An Exploration of Folklore, History and Landscape
An introduction to Geomythography, which combines folklore, history, archaeology and placenames, to give new insights into early Scotland’s ritual...
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Gunpowder, Treason and Plot: Politics and Plotting in the reign of James VI of Scotland
Explore the events of the famous 17th-century Gunpowder plot, looking at its background and aftermath, through the reign of King James VI of...
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Victorian Scotland
Learn about Victorian Scotland through the National Museum of Scotland’s collections and consider the political, economic, cultural and social...
In person (Off Campus)