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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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    University of Amsterdam

    Big History - From the Big Bang until Today

    Skills you'll gain: World History, International Relations, Ancient History, Cultural Diversity, Physical Science, Anthropology, Timelines, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Environment, Biology, Physics, Climate Change Adaptation

    4.6
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    Tel Aviv University

    The Fall and Rise of Jerusalem

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

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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

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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

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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

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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, Political Sciences, International Relations, Diplomacy, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Advocacy, Intellectual Property, Experimentation, Writing

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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
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Universitat de Barcelona

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

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

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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

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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

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    428 reviews

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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, Public History, Scientific Methods, Data Sharing, Investigation, Data Modeling, Case Studies, Cultural Sensitivity, Liberal Arts, Research, Data Management, Data Collection, International Relations

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    Universitat de Barcelona

    EL FONS ANTIC DE LA UB AMB PERSPECTIVA DE GÈNERE

    Skills you'll gain: Family Law, Art History, Public History, Legal Research, Liberal Arts, Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, European History, World History, Writing, Culture, Writing and Editing, Research

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

  • Big History - From the Big Bang until Today: University of Amsterdam
  • The Fall and Rise of Jerusalem: Tel Aviv University
  • Deep Time: Discovering an Ancient Earth: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Archaeology: Reconstruction of The Past: Rice University
  • Egiptología (Egyptology): Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Benjamin Franklin and His World: University of Pennsylvania
  • Religion and Thought in Modern China: the Song, Jin, and Yuan: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • The Mediterranean, a Space of Exchange (from the Renaissance to Enlightenment): Universitat de Barcelona
  • Maya Culture in Yucatan: Universidades Anáhuac
  • 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

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