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Ancient History Courses

Ancient history courses can help you learn about significant civilizations, key historical events, and cultural developments from various eras. You can build skills in critical analysis, historical interpretation, and effective research methods. Many courses introduce tools like primary source analysis and digital mapping techniques, which help you visualize historical trends and understand the context of ancient societies.


Popular Ancient History Courses and Certifications


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    Dartmouth College

    American Renaissance: Classic Literature of the 19th Century

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Oral Expression, Writing, Liberal Arts, Editing, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Aesthetics, Social Studies, Social Justice, World History, Art History, Writing and Editing, Culture, Cultural Diversity, European History, Advocacy, Political Sciences

    ★ 4.4 (20) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • R

    Rice University

    Introduction to Archaeology

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Timelines, Public History, Social Justice, Social Impact, Anthropology, Scientific Methods, World History, Case Studies, Peer Review, Science and Research, Data Analysis, Community and Social Work, Cultural Responsiveness, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts, Environment, Community Development, Investigation, Culture

    ★ 4.6 (34) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Virginia

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

    Skills you'll gain: European History, World History, International Relations, Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Economics, Economic Development, Liberal Arts, Socioeconomics, Diplomacy, Culture, Governance

    ★ 4.8 (3.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Washington

    Ukraine: History, Culture and Identities

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Culture, European History, Social Studies, World History, Economic Development, Ancient History, International Relations, Sociology, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Social Justice, Political Sciences

    ★ 4.7 (345) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    América Latina: una introducción

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Economic Development, International Relations, European History, World History, Ancient History, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Economics, Demography, Environment and Resource Management, Political Sciences

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    American History Through Baseball

    Skills you'll gain: Labor Relations, Labor Law, Employee Relations, Court Systems, Culture, Social Studies, International Relations, World History, Branding, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Cultural Diversity, Economics, Consumer Behaviour, Social Justice, Global Marketing, Business Economics, Public History, Demography, Social Sciences

    ★ 4.5 (14) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • L

    Lund University

    African development – from the past to the present

    Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Ancient History, Economic Development, World History, Social Sciences, European History, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Sustainable Development, Economics, International Relations, Political Sciences, Demography, International Finance, Trend Analysis, Governance

    ★ 4.2 (60) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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    Credit offered
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    El águila, el nopal y ¿la serpiente?

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Ancient History, Culture, World History, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Public History, Visual Storytelling, Research

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • T

    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Structuring Values in Modern China

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, World History, Ancient History, Sociology, Social Sciences, Science and Research, Political Sciences, Economics

    ★ 4.7 (36) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    Sapienza University of Rome

    Paesaggi di Roma Antica. Archeologia e storia del Palatino.

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Scientific Methods, Research, Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Public History, Investigation, Spatial Analysis, World History, Data Integration, Culture, Information Systems

    ★ 4.8 (147) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    Sapienza University of Rome

    Egypt before and after pharaohs.

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, World History, Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Liberal Arts

    ★ 4.5 (164) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Arizona

    Roman Art and Archaeology

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, World History, European History, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Political Sciences, Aesthetics, Cultural Diversity, Governance

    ★ 4.8 (684) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular ancient history courses

  • American Renaissance: Classic Literature of the 19th Century: Dartmouth College
  • Introduction to Archaeology: Rice University
  • The Modern World, Part One: Global History from 1760 to 1910: University of Virginia
  • Ukraine: History, Culture and Identities: University of Washington
  • América Latina: una introducción: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • American History Through Baseball: University of Colorado Boulder
  • African development – from the past to the present: Lund University
  • El águila, el nopal y ¿la serpiente?: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Structuring Values in Modern China: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Paesaggi di Roma Antica. Archeologia e storia del Palatino.: Sapienza University of Rome

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