Search results for ancient history

The Ancient Greeks

30 reviews

This is a survey of ancient Greek history from the Bronze Age to the death of Socrates in 399 BCE. Along with studying the most important events and personalities, we will consider broader issues such as political and cultural values and methods of histo…

• Coursera
• 20 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Rome: A Virtual Tour of the Ancient City

41 reviews

Explore the architecture and history of Rome, walking around a 3D digital model of the ancient city, with this free online course.

• FutureLearn
• 5 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Internet History, Technology, and Security

42 reviews

This course will open up the Internet and show you how it was created, who created it and how it works. Along the way we will meet many of the innovators who developed the Internet and Web technologies that we use today.

• Coursera
• 15 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

The Modern World, Part One: Global History from 1760 to 1910

25 reviews

Explore the transformative global history from 1760 to 1910, examining revolutions and societal changes. Discover the reasons behind these shifts. (University of Virginia)

• Coursera
• 15 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

University of Rochester

History of Rock, Part One

18 reviews

Explore the history of rock from its roots to the end of the 1960s. Learn about iconic artists and the cultural context that shaped the music. Offered by the University of Rochester.

• Coursera
• 13 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Ancient Philosophy: Plato & His Predecessors

13 reviews

Explore the origins of philosophy with the University of Pennsylvania's 4-week course. Delve into the works of Plato, his predecessors, and their impact on Western thought.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

University of Rochester

History of Rock, Part Two

7 reviews

Explore the history of rock from the 1970s to the 1990s, focusing on cultural context and music. Learn about iconic artists and how technology shaped the industry. Offered by the University of Rochester. 7 weeks long.

• Coursera
• 13 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Pyramids of Giza: Ancient Egyptian Art and Archaeology

7 reviews

Explore the archaeology, history, art, and hieroglyphs surrounding the famous Egyptian Pyramids at Giza. Learn about Old Kingdom pharaohs and elites, tombs, temples, the Sphinx, and how new technology is unlocking their secrets.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to Ancient Egypt and Its Civilization

6 reviews

Explore Ancient Egypt's civilization, culture, and history in a 6-week course by the University of Pennsylvania, guided by renowned Egyptologist Dr. David Silverman.

• Coursera
• 8 hours 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

American Education Reform: History, Policy, Practice

8 reviews

Explore the history, policy, and practice of American education reform in this 8-week course from the University of Pennsylvania. Discover the key actors, decisions, and turning points that have shaped the education system, and understand how social forc…

• Coursera
• 15 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Wonders of Ancient Egypt

5 reviews

Join Dr. David Silverman, Professor of Egyptology at Penn, Curator in Charge of the Egyptian Section of the Penn Museum, and curator of the Tutankhamun exhibitions on a guided tour of the mysteries and wonders of this ancient land.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Arab-Islamic History: From Tribes to Empires

24 reviews

Learn about the history of the Arab and Muslim world during its first millennium, including political, social and cultural aspects.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 3-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Ancient Philosophy: Aristotle and His Successors

9 reviews

Explore the origins of philosophy with the University of Pennsylvania's 5-week course, delving into the works of Aristotle, Plato, and their successors in Ancient Greece.

• Coursera
• 15 hours 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

A Global History of Architecture

10 reviews

Learn about humanity’s rich architectural history on this journey around the globe – from 100,000 BCE to ca. 1,600 CE.

• edX
• 13 weeks, 5-7 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Paleontology: Ancient Marine Reptiles

32 reviews

Explore the evolution and diversity of ancient marine reptiles in this 4-week course by the University of Alberta, focusing on ichthyosaurs, plesiosaurs, and mosasaurs.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)