About The Course
The Titanic: A History Course
THE TITANIC: HISTORY AND LEGACY
A FOUR-WEEK ONLINE COURSE Start date: 7pm, Wed 5 February 2025 BOOK NOW – £40 On 15th April 1912, the RMS Titanic sank on her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York City after striking an iceberg. The disaster saw 1517 passengers and crew perish, while 706 survived. The shocking tragedy quickly became a news sensation, triggering books, movies and TV adaptations. But what is the real story of the Titanic? This fascinating new course sets the story of the Titanic within its global and historical context to explore the social history of those on board, the cultural impact of the sinking, and the far-reaching influence of the Titanic legend.
Delivery, timings and dates:
The course will be delivered by a series of 4 video lectures, and separate group Q&As with expert tutors via a video conferencing platform. Participants will also receive a reading list, course literature and a number of supporting videos with additional expert contributors. Lectures will be released at 7pm each Wednesday and will be available to view for a month and half.