Course Description

Writing the past





Who we think we are, what sense we make of ourselves and of our present, to a significant extent depends upon what we choose to remember. To remember, in turn, is always to construct. This module explores Herodotus’ Histories, the first written prose account of the past that explores the entire known world in a series of interweaving stories that ultimately aim to explain the Greco-Persian Wars and answer a question at the heart of history: why?

Enrolments for this course will open in December at: www.histories-humanities.tcd.ie/shortcourses

You may apply online or by telephone as follows:

Online: Register and pay by credit/debit card online after enrolments open at: www.histories-humanities.tcd.ie/shortcourses

By telephone: Text ‘APPLY FOR COURSE’ to +353 (0)87 2572015 and you will receive a call back to confirm your registration. The phone will be busy during the application period so responses may be delayed. Please do not call to enroll for this course.

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Training ProviderTrinity College Dublin
Course LocationDublin
Location PostcodeDublin 2
Course TimeThis lecture-only module comprises of two classes per week over one term, commencing the week beginning 19 January 2026. Classes will be taught in a classroom on the Trinity campus.
Course Fee€170 full rate, €90 concession rate.
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