Ancient History

Ancient History is the study of civilizations, events, and societies from the beginning of recorded human history through the post-classical era. This skill involves analyzing archaeological findings, historical texts, and cultural artifacts to understand ancient political systems, religious beliefs, and social structures. Historians explore major civilizations such as Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome, examining their contributions to modern society. A deep knowledge of ancient history enhances academic research, critical thinking, and historical preservation efforts.
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    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    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
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    149 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Houston

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, International Relations, Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards, Human Factors, Failure Analysis, Engineering, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Safety Assurance, Engineering Practices

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    434 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Alberta

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

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    168 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Sungkyunkwan University

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Culture, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, World History, Social Studies, Anthropology, Cultural Diversity, Research

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    19 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    124 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

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

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Hebrew University of Jerusalem

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Governance, Public History, Storytelling, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Research, Timelines

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    69 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Skills you'll gain: World History, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, Ancient History, European History, Social Sciences, Economics, Liberal Arts, Research, Science and Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    436 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    New York University

    Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Art History, Peer Review, Music Performance, World History, Intercultural Competence, Culture, Music, Ancient History, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Anthropology, Storytelling, Creativity, Non-Verbal Communication, Electronic Media, Digital Communications

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    83 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    The University of Notre Dame

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Research, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    39 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Skills you'll gain: Anthropology, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Psychology, Education and Training, Science and Research, Ancient History, Neurology, Legal Proceedings

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    94 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months