History Courses

World History by CrashCourse

In 42 episodes, John Green will begin teaching you the history of the world! This course is based on the 2012 AP World History curriculum, from growing the first crops in the First Agricultural Revolution to global textile production in the 2010s.

• YouTube
• 8 hours worth of material
• Self paced
• Free Online Course

Human Stuff by Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell

Videos on Human Stuff. Kurzgesagt's YouTube channel focuses on minimalist animated educational content, using the flat design style.

• YouTube
• 6 hours worth of material
• Self paced
• Free Online Course

US History by CrashCourse

Crash Course creates free, high-quality educational videos used by teachers and learners of all kinds. John Green kicks off Crash Course US History!

• YouTube
• 11 hours worth of material
• Self paced
• Free Online Course

WW1 Heroism: Through Art and Film

53 reviews

Discover just some of the ways that heroism and the First World War is portrayed through art and film.

• FutureLearn
• 2 hours a week, 2 weeks long
• 27th Sep, 2021
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Wesleyan University

The Ancient Greeks

30 reviews

This is a survey of ancient Greek history from the Bronze Age to the death of Socrates in 399 BCE. Along with studying the most important events and personalities, we will consider broader issues such as political and cultural values and methods of histo…

• Coursera
• 20 hours worth of material, 7 weeks long
• 27th Sep, 2021
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

The Modern World, Part One: Global History from 1760 to 1910

25 reviews

This is a survey of modern history from a global perspective. Part One begins with the political and economic revolutions of the late 1700s and tracks the transformation of the world during the 1800s. Part One concludes as these bewildering changes seem…

• Coursera
• 15 hours worth of material, 7 weeks long
• 20th Sep, 2021
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Tel Aviv University

The Emergence of the Modern Middle East - Part I

25 reviews

This course will review the emergence of the modern Middle East from the fall of the Ottoman Empire, at the end of the First World War to the present. We will discuss the Ottoman legacy in the region and the Western imperial impact on the creation of the…

• Coursera
• 7 hours worth of material, 4 weeks long
• 27th Sep, 2021
• Free Online Course (Audit)

University of Urbino

A Scuola con Raffaello

37 reviews

Nell’anno delle celebrazioni per il cinquecentenario dalla morte di Raffaello Sanzio, il corso ne ripercorre la vita e l’opera con l’aiuto di studiosi, ricercatori e professori universitari, per offrire alle scuole spunti e approfondime…

• Independent
• Self paced
• Free Online Course

Religion, Conflict and Peace

9 reviews

Explore the diverse and complex roles that religions play in both promoting and mitigating violence.

• edX
• 4-8 hours a week, 8 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

University of Barcelona

Magic in the Middle Ages

16 reviews

Magical thought has always attracted human imagination. In this course we will introduce you to the Middle Ages through a wide conception of magic. Students will have an approach to medieval culture, beliefs and practices from the perspective of History…

• Coursera
• 9 hours worth of material, 5 weeks long
• 20th Sep, 2021
• Free Online Course (Audit)

University of Virginia;  UVA Lifetime Learning, Patrick Henry Memorial Foundation

Patrick Henry: Forgotten Founder

16 reviews

“Give me liberty, or give me death:” Remembering Patrick Henry, the Forgotten Founder Patrick Henry was enormously popular during the American Revolution. Even Thomas Jefferson, who over time developed a deep loathing of Henry (some would say jealousy)…

• Coursera
• 7 hours worth of material, 5 weeks long
• 27th Sep, 2021
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to Ancient Egypt and Its Civilization

5 reviews

Colossal pyramids, imposing temples, golden treasures, enigmatic hieroglyphs, powerful pharaohs, strange gods, and mysterious mummies are features of Ancient Egyptian culture that have fascinated people over the millennia. The Bible refers to its gods,…

• Coursera
• 8 hours worth of material, 6 weeks long
• 27th Sep, 2021
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Kennedy Half Century

11 reviews

When John F. Kennedy entered the presidential limousine at Love Field in Dallas, Texas on November 22, 1963, he began his ride into history. That journey continues even today and we call it the Kennedy legacy. This course will explore the Presidency, a…

• Coursera
• 9 hours worth of material, 4 weeks long
• 20th Sep, 2021
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Age of Jefferson

10 reviews

This course provides an overview of Thomas Jefferson's work and perspectives presented by the University of Virginia in partnership with Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello. Together, UVA and Monticello are recognized internationally as a UNESCO World Heritage…

• Coursera
• 10 hours worth of material, 7 weeks long
• 20th Sep, 2021
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Pyramids of Giza: Ancient Egyptian Art and Archaeology

5 reviews

Explore the archaeology, history, art, and hieroglyphs surrounding the famous Egyptian Pyramids at Giza. Learn about Old Kingdom pharaohs and elites, tombs, temples, the Sphinx, and how new technology is unlocking their secrets.

• edX
• 2-4 hours a week, 8 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)