Search results for history

The Music of the Beatles

18 reviews

Explore the Beatles' musical evolution, from early Liverpool days to Abbey Road, examining influences, recording techniques, and cultural impact on their iconic repertoire.

• Coursera
• 14 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Age of Jefferson

10 reviews

This course provides an overview of Thomas Jefferson's work and perspectives presented by the University of Virginia in partnership with Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello. Together, UVA and Monticello are recognized internationally as a UNESCO World Heritage…

• Coursera
• 10 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Great South Land: Introducing Australian History

1 review

Get an introduction to Australian history starting with Aboriginal deep time. Explore convictism, colonialism and more.

• FutureLearn
• 3 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

CEC;  Rajiv Gandhi National University

Perspectives on International Relations & World History

Explore international relations through history, from ancient diplomacy to modern global dynamics. Gain insights into theories, world events, and evolving power structures shaping today's interconnected world.

• Swayam
• 15 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

European History, Society and Culture

25 ratings at edX

Learn how key historical moments shaped and are shaping contemporary Europe.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Sports and Society

9 reviews

Explore the complex interplay between sports and society, examining issues of money, politics, race, gender, and culture through an interdisciplinary lens. Gain fresh perspectives on popular and niche sports alike.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

University of Arizona

Knowing the Universe: History and Philosophy of Astronomy

29 ratings at Independent

Explore humanity's quest to understand the cosmos, from ancient stargazers to modern cosmology. Uncover key discoveries, scientific revolutions, and philosophical questions about our place in the universe.

• Independent
• 1 day 8 hours 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

King Arthur: History and Legend

117 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Uncover the richness of the Arthurian tradition from the Middle Ages to the 21st century in this wide-ranging and fascinating survey of Arthurian literature and art.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 12 hours 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

The Changing Landscape of Ancient Rome. Archaeology and History of the Palatine Hill

311 ratings at Coursera

Explore the evolution of Rome's urban landscape from prehistoric settlements to imperial capital. Discover archaeological methods, key historical periods, and iconic monuments that shaped the Eternal City's rich cultural heritage.

• Coursera
• 8 hours 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The History of the Book in the Early Modern Period: 1450 to 1800

2 reviews

Explore the history of the book during the early modern period and learn how the invention of printing revolutionized our world.

• FutureLearn
• 4 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Food: A Cultural Culinary History

164 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Learn how the entirety of human civilization-war, trade, politics, art, religion, and more-has been shaped by our interaction with food in this delicious course.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 18 hours 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

IIT Madras;  IISER Pune;  NPTEL

Introduction to History of Architecture in India

This course is a brief introduction to a history of five thousand years of architecture in India, and provides a broad perspective on one aspect of material expression.

• Swayam
• 4 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The Irish Identity: Independence, History, and Literature

155 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Guided by great works from Yeats, Joyce, Lady Gregory, and others, discover the dazzling world of the Irish Renaissance-led by an award-winning professor.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 18 hours 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

The American West: History, Myth, and Legacy

175 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Discover what the Wild West was really like as acclaimed Professor Patrick N. Allitt reveals the truth behind our cherished stories.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 12 hours 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

A History of European Art

149 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Take in the full sweep of European art from Gothic cathedrals to Cubism in this spellbinding and visually-dazzling course taught by an acclaimed art-historian.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 1 day 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available