Archaeology/History - Minoan Civilisation: Technology & Trade in The Bronze Age
In this class, your learners will find out all about the 1st complex civilisation in Europe. The Minoans had the 1st written language in Europe, which still has yet to be translated! Join an Archaeologist on this journey into the past.
Owen Archaeologist
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4.8
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What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 8 - 11
No prior knowledge is required for this class. The Minoan Civilisation was an ancient society that has fascinated experts since its rediscovery in the 19th century CE. We will look at how this civilisation traded with Egypt and the near East, even though their written language has not been deciphered as yet. The Minoans were essentially the first to establish civilised states in Europe, in what has become known as the Aegean Palace Civilisation. We will examine what natural resources were accumulated and traded, along with the political complexity and enduring mysteries of this early society. Their abrupt demise will also be discussed, along with the possible reasons for the end of The Minoan Civilisation.
Learning Goals
Learners will improve their understanding of ancient societies through The Minoan Civilisation, which has fascinated experts since its rediscovery in the 19th century CE.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Google Slides will be screen shared during this class.
Learners will not need to access the internet outside of Outschool during this class.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
- Alcock, Susan E and Robin Osborne (eds). 2007. Classical Archaeology. Oxford, Carlton: Blackwell Publishing. [938 CLA]
- Cartledge, P. (ed.) The Cambridge Illustrated History of Ancient Greece. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. [938 CAM]
- Cherry, John, 2007. The Personal and the Political: the Greek World. In Alcock, Susan E and Robin Osborne (eds). Classical
Archaeology. Pp 288-306. Oxford, Carlton: Blackwell Publishing.
- Grant, M. and R. Kitzinger (eds), 1988. Civilisation of the Ancient Mediterranean: Greece and Rome. New York: Charles Scribener’s
Sons
- Morris, Ian 1992. Death-Ritual and Social Structure in Classical Antiquity. Cambridge N.Y.: Cambridge University Press.
[393.0938 MOR]
- Nevitt, Lisa. 2007. Housing and Households: The Greek World. In Alcock, Susan E and Robin Osborne (eds). Classical Archaeology.
Pp 205-223. Oxford, Carlton: Blackwell Publishing.
- Orrieux, Claude 1999. A History of Ancient Greece. Malden, Mass.: Blackwell. 938 ORR
- Owens, E.J. 1991. The City in the Greek and Roman World. London and New York, Routledge
- Osborne, Robin, 2007. Cult and Ritual: The Greek World. In Alcock, Susan E and Robin Osborne (eds). Classical Archaeology.
Pp 246-262. Oxford, Carlton: Blackwell Publishing.
- Pedley, J. G. 1998. Greek Art and Archaeology (2nd ed.). London: Laurence King Publishing.
- Pomeroy, Sarah B et al. 2008. Ancient Greece: a political, social, and cultural history. New York: Oxford University Press.
[938 ANC 2008]
- Pound, Ezra and Noel Stock, 1962. Love Poems of Ancient Egypt. New York: New Directions (1978 printing).
- Van Dommelen, P. 1997. ‘Colonial Constructs: Colonialism & Archaeology in the Mediterranean.’ World Archaeology 28: 305-323.
- Whitley, James 2001. The Archaeology of Ancient Greece. New York: Cambridge University Press. [938 WHI C.A.]
Joined July, 2022
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25reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have degrees, post-graduate, and professional qualifications in the following:
- Bachelor of Arts in Archaeology & History
- A1 First-Class Honours in Archaeology
- Member of AAA (Australian Archaeological Association)
- Member of ASHA (Australasian Society for Historical Archaeology)
- PhD Candidate in Archaeology (Full Scholarship)
- Academic Medal in Undergraduate Coursework
- Winner of the Robert Mays Memorial Prize for North Queensland History
- Member of the Golden Key International Honour Society
- I have co-authored published articles in professional archaeological journals
- I have delivered speeches at the Australiasian Mining History Association
- Winner of the Best Poster Presentation at AAA
- I have started my TESOL (150-Hours) Professional Certificate through Arizona State University, and I expect to complete this
within the next month
I am also a homeschool father of multiple children. We have always homeschooled and participated in distance education. We came to Outschool in 2018 as learners, and now I am excited to also teach on this platform. I understand the needs of parents of learners here as I am one myself. Further, I am a native English speaker. Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
45 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
1-6 learners per class
