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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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    National Taiwan University

    史記 (Shi Ji)

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Timelines, Research, Liberal Arts, Research Methodologies, Case Studies, Storytelling, Culture, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    The University of Melbourne

    Contemporary India

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, International Relations, Political Sciences, Culture, Socioeconomics, Ancient History, World History, Social Sciences, Economic Development, Anthropology, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Economics, Market Dynamics

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    University of Alberta

    Science & Religion 101

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Science and Research, Ancient History, Biology, Physics, Anthropology

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    National Taiwan University

    又見大觀:《紅樓夢》中的烏托邦 (The Red Chamber Dream (3): Daguan Garden)

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Design, Aesthetics, Design Elements And Principles, Art History, Creativity, Liberal Arts, Ancient History

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    Medical Cannabis for Pain Control

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Psychiatry, Patient Safety, Physiology, Substance Abuse, Pharmacology, Neurology, Healthcare Ethics, Drug Interaction, Clinical Trials, Ancient History, Oncology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Biology, World History, Chemistry

    4.3
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    149 reviews

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    El águila, el nopal y ¿la serpiente?

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Ancient History, Culture, World History, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling, Research

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Intellectual Change in Early China: Warring States and Han

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, World History, Ancient History, Research, Political Sciences, Psychology, Economics, Governance

    4.7
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    124 reviews

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Soul Beliefs: Causes and Consequences - Unit 2: Belief Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Biology, Sociology, Psychology, Ancient History, Political Sciences, Neurology, Science and Research

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    Dartmouth College

    Experiments and Variations in Bipedalism

    Skills you'll gain: Anthropology, Kinesiology, Anatomy, Human Musculoskeletal System, Human Development, Exercise Science, Child Development, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Orthopedics, Biology, Experimentation, Cultural Diversity, 3D Modeling, Ancient History, Scientific Visualization

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Religious Transformation in Early China: the Period of Division

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Ancient History, Cultural Diversity, World History, Art History, Social Studies, Research, Anthropology, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    América Latina: una introducción

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

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Geneva

    Violences et religions

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Social Studies, Research, Intercultural Competence, Political Sciences, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Psychology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    134 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • 史記 (Shi Ji): National Taiwan University
  • Contemporary India : The University of Melbourne
  • Science & Religion 101: University of Alberta
  • 又見大觀:《紅樓夢》中的烏托邦 (The Red Chamber Dream (3): Daguan Garden): National Taiwan University
  • Medical Cannabis for Pain Control : Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
  • El águila, el nopal y ¿la serpiente?: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Intellectual Change in Early China: Warring States and Han: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Soul Beliefs: Causes and Consequences - Unit 2: Belief Systems: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Experiments and Variations in Bipedalism: Dartmouth College
  • Religious Transformation in Early China: the Period of Division: The Chinese University of Hong Kong

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