Ancient History

Ancient History is the study of civilizations, events, and societies from the beginning of recorded human history through the post-classical era. This skill involves analyzing archaeological findings, historical texts, and cultural artifacts to understand ancient political systems, religious beliefs, and social structures. Historians explore major civilizations such as Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome, examining their contributions to modern society. A deep knowledge of ancient history enhances academic research, critical thinking, and historical preservation efforts.
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    Sungkyunkwan University

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Culture, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, World History, Social Studies, Anthropology, Cultural Diversity, Research

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    19 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Glasgow

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Leadership, Leadership Studies, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Structure, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development, Social Sciences, Ancient History

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    26 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Dartmouth College

    Skills you'll gain: Anthropology, Kinesiology, Anatomy, Human Musculoskeletal System, Human Development, Exercise Science, Child Development, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Orthopedics, Biology, Experimentation, Cultural Diversity, 3D Modeling, Ancient History, Scientific Visualization

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Dartmouth College

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, 3D Assets, Anthropology, Anatomy, Scientific Methods, Taxonomy, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Life Sciences, Scientific Visualization, Ancient History, Research, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Spatial Data Analysis, Estimation

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Case Studies, World History, Social Studies, Anthropology, Culture, Scientific Methods, Research, Research Methodologies, Sustainable Development, Surveys, Community Development, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Data Collection, Environment

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    36 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Culture, Language Learning, Ancient History, Literacy, Liberal Arts, Storytelling, Anthropology, World History, Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Water Resources

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    44 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Social Justice, European History, Ancient History, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Governance, Research, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    339 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, World History, Ancient History, Research, Political Sciences, Psychology, Economics, Governance

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    124 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universiteit Leiden

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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    435 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Sociology, Culture, Social Sciences, World History, Art History, Anthropology, Cultural Diversity, Writing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Sungkyunkwan University

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Culture, Research, World History, Ancient History

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    New York University

    Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Art History, Peer Review, Music Performance, World History, Intercultural Competence, Culture, Music, Ancient History, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Anthropology, Storytelling, Creativity, Non-Verbal Communication, Electronic Media, Digital Communications

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    83 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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