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    Explore archaeology to uncover and analyze ancient civilizations. Learn excavation techniques, artifact analysis, and historical context.

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    • W

      Wesleyan University

      The Ancient Greeks

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, European History, World History, Art History, Liberal Arts, Social Studies, Political Sciences, Anthropology, Cultural Sensitivity, Governance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.1K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

      Organising an Empire: The Assyrian Way

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Governance, Culture, Social Studies, World History, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Diplomacy, Political Sciences, Court Systems, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      787 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of London

      Applied Public History: Places, People, Stories

      Skills you'll gain: Public History, Storytelling, Program Evaluation, Media and Communications, Research, Community Outreach, World History, Cultural Diversity, Research Methodologies, Creativity, Writing, Interviewing Skills

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      107 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Egiptología (Egyptology)

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Anthropology, World History, Culture, Writing, Timelines, Research

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      1.5K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • T

      Tel Aviv University

      The Fall and Rise of Jerusalem

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

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      342 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • 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, Creativity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      613 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, Environment, Peer Review, Timelines, World History

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      21 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      Universidad de Palermo

      Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality

      Skills you'll gain: Hospitality, Market Dynamics, Digital Transformation, Hotels and Accommodations, Travel Arrangements, Environmental Issue, Food Services, Economic Development, Environment and Resource Management, Socioeconomics, Cultural Diversity, Sustainability Reporting, Consumer Behaviour, Supply And Demand

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      43 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Alberta

      Paleontology: Early Vertebrate Evolution

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Environmental Science, Environment, Life Sciences, Taxonomy

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      1.2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • E

      Emory University

      The Bible's Prehistory, Purpose, and Political Future

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Political Sciences, World History, Culture, Community Development, Education and Training, Storytelling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      287 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Alberta

      Arctic Peoples and Cultures

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Environmental Issue, Social Studies, Culture, Environment, Advocacy, Environmental Policy, Intercultural Competence, Anthropology, Natural Resource Management, Economics, World History

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • T

      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Classics of Chinese Humanities: Guided Readings

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Aesthetics, Culture, World History, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling, Writing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      53 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular archaeology courses

    • The Ancient Greeks: Wesleyan University
    • Organising an Empire: The Assyrian Way: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
    • Applied Public History: Places, People, Stories: University of London
    • Egiptología (Egyptology): Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • The Fall and Rise of Jerusalem: Tel Aviv University
    • Plagues, Witches, and War: The Worlds of Historical Fiction: University of Virginia
    • Deep Time: Discovering an Ancient Earth: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality: Universidad de Palermo
    • Paleontology: Early Vertebrate Evolution: University of Alberta
    • The Bible's Prehistory, Purpose, and Political Future: Emory University

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