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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.


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Popular Ancient History Courses and Certifications


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    Universidad de Palermo

    Historia del Arte: Del Barroco al Arte Posmoderno

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Aesthetics, Timelines, World History, Culture, European History, Design Elements And Principles

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    192 reviews

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    Nanjing University

    Chinese Culture and Contemporary China

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Classical Music, World Music, Social Studies, Cultural Sensitivity, Ancient History, Media and Communications, Art History, Language Learning, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Electronic Media, Intercultural Competence, Performing Arts, Anthropology, Sociology, Nutrition and Diet

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    528 reviews

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    El Valle de los Reyes

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Environment and Resource Management, Architecture and Construction, Construction, Culture, World History, Investigation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    405 reviews

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Reconstructing America's Story

    Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Social Justice, World History, Political Sciences, Storytelling, Policy Analysis, Diversity Awareness

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

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    Yale University

    Roman Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Architectural Design, Architecture and Construction, Construction, Civil Engineering, European History, World History, Aesthetics, Design Elements And Principles

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    708 reviews

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    University of Virginia

    The Modern World, Part One: Global History from 1760 to 1910

    Skills you'll gain: European History, World History, International Relations, Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Economics, Socioeconomics, Cultural Diversity, Governance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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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: Art History, Ancient History, World History, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Sociology, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Economics, Governance

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    48 reviews

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    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
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    University of London

    Applied Public History: Places, People, Stories

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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Archaeology and Heritage of Africa

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Ancient History, Case Studies, Anthropology, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Surveys, Research, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Sustainable Systems, Scientific Methods, Cultural Responsiveness, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Environment

    4.7
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    University of Arizona

    Knowing the Universe: History and Philosophy of Astronomy

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Physics, Mechanics, Physical Science, Science and Research, World History, Scientific Methods, Chemistry, Biology, Life Sciences, Mathematical Modeling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    43 reviews

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    Tel Aviv University

    The Emergence of the Modern Middle East - Part I

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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular ancient history courses

  • Historia del Arte: Del Barroco al Arte Posmoderno: Universidad de Palermo
  • Chinese Culture and Contemporary China : Nanjing University
  • El Valle de los Reyes: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Reconstructing America's Story: University of Pennsylvania
  • Roman Architecture: Yale University
  • The Modern World, Part One: Global History from 1760 to 1910: University of Virginia
  • Religion and Thought in Modern China: the Song, Jin, and Yuan: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Classics of Chinese Humanities: Guided Readings: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Applied Public History: Places, People, Stories: University of London
  • Archaeology and Heritage of Africa: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

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