An introduction to Minoans and Mycenaeans | short online course

Find out about this short online course at the University of Oxford on Minoans and Mycenaeans: www.conted.ox.ac.uk/courses/m...
The Minoans and Mycenaeans left us with the intriguing Greek Bronze Age sites of Knossos, Mycenae ‘Rich in Gold’, Pylos and Akrotiri.
Excavation of these sites turned archaeologists like Schliemann, Evans and Marinatos into superstars, as stunning architecture, sculpture, frescoes, weaponry, ceramics and jewellery were revealed. The finds were perhaps only rivalled by those of the later discovery of Tutenkhamun’s tomb.
Visually rich, archaeologically fascinating and replete with material for discussion, this course will examine recent exploration into the social, political and religious contexts of the Minoan and Mycenaean world.
Students will be invited to analyse and reflect on the current controversies and dilemmas posed by the material evidence, and assess the influence of a culture that has been described as ‘the first European civilisation’.
Find out more about this online course: www.conted.ox.ac.uk/courses/m...

[@mattinker1]

Fantastic course. A thoroughly engaging online experience, led by a really knowledgeable and welcoming tutor, with a great cohort vibe. Puts modern Mediterranean culture and politics into a very helpful perspective

[@leandrojulian7155]

The Bronze Age is amazing

[@christinehughes5822]

If you wish to be fascinated and learn more about the ancient civilization of the Aegean Bronze Age and how advanced they were, this course is for you. It is well-structured and full of enlightening discoveries.and far from dry and boring.

[@dinkodimitrov8882]

Fascinating!