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Year 12 Ancient history

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Ancient societies
Core study: Cities of Vesuvius - Pompeii and Herculaneum
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Personalities in their times
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Resources

Ancient history - success in the written examination

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30min presentation with tips for studying and completing the written examination.

Year 12 Ancient history
written exam
NSW Department of Education

Ancient personality study

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A HTANSW podcast featuring Tim Briscoe discussing the personality study section of the Ancient History exam.

Year 12 Ancient history
Personalities in their times
The History Teachers' Association of NSW

Classical Sparta (Part 1)

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Part 1 of a HTANSW podcast featuring Professor Stephen Hodkinson discussing classical Sparta.

Year 12 Ancient history
Ancient societies
The History Teachers' Association of NSW

Classical Sparta (Part 2)

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Part 2 of a HTANSW podcast featuring Professor Stephen Hodkinson discussing classical Sparta.

Year 12 Ancient history
Ancient societies
The History Teachers' Association of NSW