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HeadStart Classical Studies article icon

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HeadStart Classical Studies

Explore the worlds of ancient Greece and Rome with this collection of free courses on the classical world.

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10 mins
The many guises of the emperor Augustus free course icon level 1: introductory icon

History & The Arts

The many guises of the emperor Augustus

This free course focuses on Rome’s first emperor, Augustus, who lived from 63 BCE to 14 CE. The rule of Augustus marked a significant political change in Rome, and Augustus’ position as emperor was initially fragile and controversial. Key to his success in holding onto power was his masterful use of visual propaganda to cement his position and ...

Free course
6 hrs
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Happy Saint Patrick's Day

March 17th is St. Patrick's Day. Find out more about the patron saint of Ireland and discover Ireland's culture and heritage. 

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5 mins
Mi'kmaq: First Nations people video icon

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Mi'kmaq: First Nations people

These films give insight into Mi'kmaq life and examine the renewal of traditional customs by interviewing key members of the community who discuss the benefits and difficulties in attempting to hold on to their ancestry.

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5 mins
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Ramadan Mubarak!

The holy month of Ramadan, determined by the lunar cycle, runs from 11th March - 10th April this year. Discover how this isn't just a time for abstaining but a time for celebration while showing devotion to Islam.

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10 mins
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Graham Harvey on Davi Kopenawa at Oxford University

Graham Harvey reflects on a recent roundtable discussion with shaman, Indigenous diplomat and scholar, Davi Kopenawa Yanomami.

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5 mins
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World Day of Social Justice

20th February is the World Day of Social Justice. Find out more with our FREE resources...

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5 mins
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Exploring ancient Greek religion

The ancient Greeks did not have a term equivalent to the English word ‘religion’. However, their world was populated by numerous figures they both recognised and worshipped as divinities. Among these figures was Amphiaraos, an ancient Greek hero who was later worshipped as a god and popularly associated with healing through the medium of dreams....

Free course
6 hrs
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Religion as Virus - Richard Dawkins

Athiest and evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins said religion and science can't sit side by side. This animation explains more...

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5 mins
Religion as Mother - JJ Bachofen video icon

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Religion as Mother - JJ Bachofen

JJ Bachofen, a Swiss professor, thought religion was part of the process that started before monogomy, when mothers were the only reliable parent - hence, god was a woman. This animation explains more...

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5 mins
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Religion as Ritual - Auguste Comte

French philosopher, Comte, thought religion was such a huge ritual that removing it may be chaos. This animation explains more.

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5 mins
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Religion as Social Control - Karl Marx

Why did Karl Marx thought religion was like Opium? Had Marx got his way, society would be so happy being revolutionaries, there’d be no need for religion. This 60 second animation explains more.

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5 mins