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    Explore ancient history, focusing on civilizations like Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Understand their cultures, achievements, and impacts.

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    • T

      Tel Aviv University

      The Holocaust - An Introduction (I): Nazi Germany: Ideology, The Jews and the World

      Skills you'll gain: Public History, World History, European History, Social Justice, Research, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Policy Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of London

      Introduction to English Common Law

      Skills you'll gain: Court Systems, Case Law, Legal Research, Legal Proceedings, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Civil Law, Social Studies, Political Sciences, European History, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Alberta

      Indigenous Canada

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Social Studies, Storytelling, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Social Justice, Intercultural Competence, Socioeconomics, World History, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Community Development, Land Management, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      23K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Y

      Yad Vashem

      Antisemitism: From Its Origins to the Present

      Skills you'll gain: European History, Ancient History, World History, Anthropology, Cultural Diversity, International Relations, Sociology, Social Sciences, Political Sciences

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      86 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of London

      Global Diplomacy: the United Nations in the World

      Skills you'll gain: Crisis Intervention, International Relations, Diplomacy, Advocacy, Human Services, Political Sciences, Social Justice, Public Policies, World History, Governance, Policy Analysis, Systems Thinking, Conflict Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      1.7K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Wonders of Ancient Egypt

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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      1K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • D

      Duke University

      English Composition I

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Literacy, Writing, Persuasive Communication, Grammar, Editing, Proofreading, Style Guides

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      History of Medical Cannabis

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Pharmaceuticals, Medication Administration, Research, Clinical Research, Medical Prescription, Mental and Behavioral Health, Patient Safety, Public Health, Health Policy, Epidemiology, Public Policies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Risk Analysis, Biology, Research Methodologies, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Legal Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      331 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      C

      California Institute of the Arts

      Introduction to Typography

      Skills you'll gain: Typography, Graphic Design, Creative Design, Adobe InDesign, Design, Visual Design, Art History, Design Elements And Principles, Peer Review

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      5.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      C

      California Institute of the Arts

      Ideas from the History of Graphic Design

      Skills you'll gain: Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Art History, Design, Logo Design, Design Strategies, Visual Design, Typography, Branding, Advertising, Aesthetics, Creativity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.5K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • S

      Sapienza University of Rome

      Recovering the Humankind's Past and Saving the Universal Heritage

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, 3D Modeling, Scientific Methods, Anthropology, Investigation, Data Modeling, Cultural Diversity, Art History, Research, Timelines, Data Management, Data Collection

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      301 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Alberta

      Mountains 101

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Physical Science, Biology, Water Resources, Environmental Monitoring, Cultural Diversity, Social Studies, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Risk Management, Anthropology, World History

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      2.6K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • The Holocaust - An Introduction (I): Nazi Germany: Ideology, The Jews and the World: Tel Aviv University
    • Introduction to English Common Law: University of London
    • Indigenous Canada: University of Alberta
    • Antisemitism: From Its Origins to the Present: Yad Vashem
    • Global Diplomacy: the United Nations in the World: University of London
    • Wonders of Ancient Egypt: University of Pennsylvania
    • English Composition I: Duke University
    • History of Medical Cannabis: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Introduction to Typography: California Institute of the Arts
    • Ideas from the History of Graphic Design: California Institute of the Arts

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