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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


  • N

    Nanjing University

    Chinese Culture and Contemporary China

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Classical Music, World Music, Social Studies, Cultural Sensitivity, Ancient History, Media and Communications, Art History, Language Learning, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Electronic Media, Intercultural Competence, Performing Arts, Anthropology, Sociology, Nutrition and Diet

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    528 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    The History of Medicine: Philosophy, Science, and Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Pharmacology, Medical Science and Research, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Medical History Documentation, Culture, Behavioral Health, Ancient History, Medical Practices and Procedures, World History, Public Health

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    84 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Egiptología (Egyptology)

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Anthropology, Art History, World History, Cultural Diversity, Economics, Writing

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.5K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    Emory University

    The Bible's Prehistory, Purpose, and Political Future

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Liberal Arts, Political Sciences, World History, Policy Analysis, Cultural Diversity, Education and Training, Storytelling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    292 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Y

    Yad Vashem

    Antisemitism: From Its Origins to the Present

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, European History, Ancient History, World History, Anthropology, Cultural Diversity, International Relations, Social Sciences, Political Sciences

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    93 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Archaeoastronomy

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Architectural Design, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Social Studies, Architecture and Construction, World History, Physical Science, Cultural Diversity, General Science and Research

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.4K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Deep Time: Discovering an Ancient Earth

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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    23 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • R

    Rice University

    Introduction to Archaeology: Reconstruction of The Past

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Anthropology, Case Studies, Social Sciences, World History, Timelines, Cultural Diversity, Research, Environment, Biology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    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, European History, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Economics

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    428 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidades Anáhuac

    Maya Culture in Yucatan

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

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universitat de Barcelona

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

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

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    228 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    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

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    68 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Chinese Culture and Contemporary China : Nanjing University
  • The History of Medicine: Philosophy, Science, and Psychology: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Egiptología (Egyptology): Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • The Bible's Prehistory, Purpose, and Political Future: Emory University
  • Antisemitism: From Its Origins to the Present: Yad Vashem
  • Archaeoastronomy: Politecnico di Milano
  • Deep Time: Discovering an Ancient Earth: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Archaeology: Reconstruction of The Past: Rice University
  • 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
  • Maya Culture in Yucatan: Universidades Anáhuac

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