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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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    Rice University

    Introduction to Archaeology: Reconstruction of The Past

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Anthropology, Investigation, Culture, World History, Scientific Methods, Research, Human Development, Environment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Egiptología (Egyptology)

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Anthropology, World History, Writing, Liberal Arts, Economics, Storytelling

    ★ 4.9 (1.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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    Tel Aviv University

    The Fall and Rise of Jerusalem

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, International Relations, Political Sciences, Governance, Research Methodologies

    ★ 4.6 (345) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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    Universitat de Barcelona

    Magic in the Middle Ages

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, European History, World History, Social Studies, Research, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Science and Research, Anthropology

    ★ 4.6 (1.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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    University of Pennsylvania

    Benjamin Franklin and His World

    Skills you'll gain: European History, Social Studies, World History, Liberal Arts, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Public History, Philanthropy, Social Justice, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Political Sciences, Diplomacy, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Advocacy, Intellectual Property, Experimentation, Writing

    ★ 4.6 (30) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Maya Culture in Yucatan

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Social Studies, Culture, Anthropology, World History, Sociology, Art History, Writing, European History

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Religion and Thought in Modern China: the Song, Jin, and Yuan

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Social Studies, Art History, Ancient History, Liberal Arts, World History, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Sociology, Political Sciences, Economics, Governance

    ★ 4.5 (49) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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    Sapienza University of Rome

    At the Origins of the Mediterranean Civilization: Archaeology of the City from the Levant to the West - 3rd-1st millennium BC

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Art History, Social Sciences, Anthropology, Water Resources, Public History, European History, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Research

    ★ 4.5 (428) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Deep Time: Discovering an Ancient Earth

    Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, General Science and Research, Research, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Environment, Hydrology, Ancient History, Environmental Science, Timelines, World History, Life Sciences, Biology

    ★ 4.8 (24) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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    Universitat de Barcelona

    The Mediterranean, a Space of Exchange (from the Renaissance to Enlightenment)

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, European History, Culture, World History, Art History, Cultural Diversity, International Relations, Economics, Political Sciences

    ★ 4.4 (228) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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    Sapienza University of Rome

    Recovering the Humankind's Past and Saving the Universal Heritage

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, Ancient History, 3D Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Public History, Scientific Methods, Data Sharing, Anthropology, Data Modeling, Cultural Diversity, Case Studies, Art History, Cultural Sensitivity, Liberal Arts, Research, Data Management, Data Collection, International Relations

    ★ 4.4 (310) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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    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, General Science and Research, Cultural Responsiveness, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts, Environment, Investigation, Culture

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular ancient history courses

  • Introduction to Archaeology: Reconstruction of The Past: Rice University
  • Egiptología (Egyptology): Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • The Fall and Rise of Jerusalem: Tel Aviv University
  • Magic in the Middle Ages: Universitat de Barcelona
  • Benjamin Franklin and His World: University of Pennsylvania
  • Maya Culture in Yucatan: Universidades Anáhuac
  • Religion and Thought in Modern China: the Song, Jin, and Yuan: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • At the Origins of the Mediterranean Civilization: Archaeology of the City from the Levant to the West - 3rd-1st millennium BC: Sapienza University of Rome
  • Deep Time: Discovering an Ancient Earth: University of Colorado Boulder
  • The Mediterranean, a Space of Exchange (from the Renaissance to Enlightenment): Universitat de Barcelona

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