Teaching

Teaching

For the past 48 years, Michael has been designing and delivering courses in archaeology and ancient history for adult learners.  In recent years, he has served as a tutor for Northamptonshire Adult Learning Services.  In 2022, he co-founded My Ancient World Learning Ltd as part of a new business partnership.  This company provides lifelong learning opportunities in archaeology, ancient history, and classical studies to adult learners worldwide.

Courses delivered for Northamptonshire Adult Learning Services

  • Town & Country in Roman Britain: The territory of the Catuvellauni (2020-2021)
  • Interpreting the Landscape (2020-2021, 2021-2022)
  • The Minotaur & The Labyrinth: An Introduction to Minoan Crete (2020-2021, 2021-2022)
  • The Glory & Splendour of Ancient Greece (2020- 2021)
  • An Introduction to Underwater Archaeology (2020-2021)
  • Conversations in Contemporary Music (2020-2021, 2021-2022)
  • The Archaeology of the Catuvellauni (2020-2021, 2021-2022)
  • Roman Art and Archaeology (2020-2021, 2021-2022)
  • An Introduction to Ancient Greece (2021-2022)
  • The Byzantine Civilisation (2021-2022)
  • An Introduction to Underwater and Maritime Archaeology (2021-2022)
  • British Prehistoric Landscapes (2021-2022)
  • Interpreting the Landscape (2021-2022)
  • An Introduction to Ancient Greece (2021-2022)
  • What did the Romans do for us? (2021-2022)
  • An Introduction to Archaeology (2022-2023)
  • The Vikings in Britain (2022-2023)
  • Prehistoric Monuments in our Landscape (2022-2023)
  • Monasteries in the Landscape (2022-2023)
  • Ancient Rome and the Roman Empire (2022-2023)
  • Bite-Sized Archaeology (2022-2023)
  • Bite-Sized Ancient History (2022-2023)
  • Ritual Landscapes of Britain (2024)

As Chair of the Northamptonshire Archaeological Society, Michael is well known for his community-based outreach teaching across the county.  His courses have been highly popular, with modules tailored to the interests of local audiences.  Past courses have included:

  • Interpreting the Landscape
  • Landscapes of the Catuvellauni
  • Ritual Landscapes of Britain