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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


  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Russian History: from Lenin to Putin

    Skills you'll gain: World History, European History, International Relations, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Economics, Governance

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

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    Sapienza University of Rome

    The Changing Landscape of Ancient Rome. Archaeology and History of the Palatine Hill

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Public History, Political Sciences, Art History, European History, World History, Research, Investigation, Social Sciences, Culture, Governance, Scientific Methods, Data Collection, Storytelling

    ★ 4.4 (323) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Introduction to Archaeology

    Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Social Impact, Ancient History, Social Justice, Anthropology, Scientific Methods, World History, Social Sciences, Sustainable Development, Peer Review, Environment, Case Studies, General Science and Research, Environmental Science, Community Development, Investigation, Climate Change Programs, Spatial Analysis, Research, Data Analysis

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

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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, Research, Diversity Awareness, Social Studies, Social Justice, World History, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Creativity, Political Sciences, Advocacy, Public History

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

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  • U

    University of Washington

    Ukraine: History, Culture and Identities

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

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

    Category: Free
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  • U

    University of Virginia

    Plagues, Witches, and War: The Worlds of Historical Fiction

    Skills you'll gain: Public History, Writing, Storytelling, Writing and Editing, World History, European History, Liberal Arts, Creativity

    ★ 4.6 (631) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    American History Through Baseball

    Skills you'll gain: Labor Relations, Labor Law, Culture, Social Studies, International Relations, World History, Diversity Awareness, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Global Marketing, Business Economics, Demography, Public History, Social Sciences, Sociology, Market Opportunities, Economics, Political Sciences

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

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  • 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, International Relations, Political Sciences, Trend Analysis, Governance

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

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    American Museum of Natural History

    Dinosaurs: Evolution, Extinction, and Paleobiology

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Environment, Taxonomy, Laboratory Research, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Timelines, Estimation, Research, Scientific Visualization, Research Methodologies, Laboratory Experience, Environmental Science

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

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    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, Socioeconomics, Cultural Diversity, Governance

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

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    University of London

    Applied Public History: Places, People, Stories

    Skills you'll gain: Public History, Storytelling, Program Evaluation, Media and Communications, Research, Community Outreach, Timelines, Case Studies, Cultural Diversity, Research Methodologies, Creativity, Interviewing Skills

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

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    University of London

    Magna Carta and its Legacies: Freedom and protest

    Skills you'll gain: Public History, World History, European History, Ancient History, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, International Relations, Social Justice, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

    ★ 4.6 (63) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Russian History: from Lenin to Putin: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • The Changing Landscape of Ancient Rome. Archaeology and History of the Palatine Hill: Sapienza University of Rome
  • Introduction to Archaeology: Rice University
  • American Renaissance: Classic Literature of the 19th Century: Dartmouth College
  • Ukraine: History, Culture and Identities: University of Washington
  • Plagues, Witches, and War: The Worlds of Historical Fiction: University of Virginia
  • American History Through Baseball: University of Colorado Boulder
  • African development – from the past to the present: Lund University
  • Dinosaurs: Evolution, Extinction, and Paleobiology: American Museum of Natural History
  • The Modern World, Part One: Global History from 1760 to 1910: University of Virginia

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