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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


  • 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, 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
  • 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, Research, Cultural Diversity, Oral Expression, Community Development, Culture, Discussion Facilitation, Creativity

    ★ 4.6 (631) · 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 (343) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    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, European History, Social Studies, World History, Research, Investigation, Culture, Governance, Scientific Methods, Storytelling

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

    Category: Preview
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    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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    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • N

    National Taiwan University

    中國古代歷史與人物:秦始皇(Qin Shi Huang)

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Art History, Public History, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Case Studies, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Political Sciences, Culture, Governance

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

    Category: Preview
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    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

    Category: Preview
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    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    American Politics, Society, and History

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Political Sciences, Social Justice, Culture, Sociology, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Court Systems, Governance

    ★ 3.9 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    National Taiwan University

    史記 (Shi Ji)

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Liberal Arts, Storytelling, Culture

    ★ 4.9 (212) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • R

    Rice University

    Introduction to Archaeology: Knowing The Past

    Skills you'll gain: Public History, Ancient History, Anthropology, Scientific Methods, Peer Review, Liberal Arts, Investigation, Social Sciences, Research, Science and Research, World History, Culture, Research Methodologies

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

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

    Universidad de Palermo

    Arte Medieval

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Ancient History, Aesthetics, Culture, European History, Liberal Arts, Intercultural Competence, World History, Visual Storytelling

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

    Category: Preview
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    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    Universidades Anáhuac

    Cultura Maya en Yucatán

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

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to Archaeology: Rice University
  • Plagues, Witches, and War: The Worlds of Historical Fiction: University of Virginia
  • Ukraine: History, Culture and Identities: University of Washington
  • The Changing Landscape of Ancient Rome. Archaeology and History of the Palatine Hill: Sapienza University of Rome
  • African development – from the past to the present: Lund University
  • 中國古代歷史與人物:秦始皇(Qin Shi Huang): National Taiwan University
  • The Modern World, Part One: Global History from 1760 to 1910: University of Virginia
  • American Politics, Society, and History: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • 史記 (Shi Ji): National Taiwan University
  • Introduction to Archaeology: Knowing The Past: Rice University

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