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      University of Arizona

      Roman Art and Archaeology

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, World History, European History, Social Studies, Political Sciences, Timelines

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Applied Mathematics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Old Norse Mythology in the Sources

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Research, European History, Storytelling, Culture, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      365 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Archaeology: Reconstruction of The Past

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Anthropology, Social Studies, Investigation, Culture, World History, Scientific Methods, Research, Human Development, Biology, Cultural Diversity, Environment, Research Methodologies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Archaeology : Archaeology as Science

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Anthropology, Environmental Science, Research, Ancient History, General Science and Research, Geographic Information Systems, Spatial Analysis, Data Collection, Geospatial Information and Technology

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      The History of Medicine: Philosophy, Science, and Psychology

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Pharmacology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, General Medicine, Medical Science and Research, Culture, Medical Equipment and Technology, Behavioral Health, Ancient History, Medical Practices and Procedures, World History

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      80 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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      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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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Archaeology and Heritage of Africa

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Case Studies, World History, Social Studies, Anthropology, Culture, Scientific Methods, Research, Research Methodologies, Sustainable Development, Surveys, Community Development, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Data Collection, Environment

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidades Anáhuac

      Cultura Maya en Yucatán

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Sociology, Culture, Social Sciences, World History, Art History, Anthropology, Cultural Diversity, Writing

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Structuring Values in Modern China

      Skills you'll gain: Culture, Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, World History, Ancient History, Sociology, Social Sciences, Research, Science and Research, Economics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

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      National Taiwan University

      中國古代歷史與人物:秦始皇(Qin Shi Huang)

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Liberal Arts, World History, Case Studies, Culture, Political Sciences, Governance

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      228 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Roman Art and Archaeology: University of Arizona
    • Knowing the Universe: History and Philosophy of Astronomy: University of Arizona
    • Old Norse Mythology in the Sources: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Introduction to Archaeology: Reconstruction of The Past: Rice University
    • Introduction to Archaeology : Archaeology as Science: Rice University
    • The History of Medicine: Philosophy, Science, and Psychology: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Experiments and Variations in Bipedalism: Dartmouth College
    • The Modern World, Part One: Global History from 1760 to 1910: University of Virginia
    • Archaeology and Heritage of Africa: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Cultura Maya en Yucatán: Universidades Anáhuac

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