Search results for history

Mahindra Humanities Center

Drawing Lesson Two: A Brief History of Colonial Revolts

Explore colonial revolts through art with William Kentridge, examining how visual representation shapes our understanding of historical events and power dynamics in this thought-provoking lecture.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Seds Online

A Journey Through Tides in Earth's History

Explore Earth's tidal history, lunar age discrepancies, and continental impacts on tides. Discover how tidal energy influences Earth's rotation and lunar distance, with implications for planetary systems.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Outerz0ne: The History and Legend - Year 8

Explore the rich history and legendary status of Outerz0ne, a renowned hacking conference, as recounted by SkyDog in this engaging presentation.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Web Conferences Amsterdam

A History of the Web - From Hypertext to the IndieWeb

Explore the interconnected world of hypertext, from its origins to modern web concepts, delving into linking, authentication, and the IndieWeb movement.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Insights into Mathematics

Pythagoras' Theorem and Its Applications in Mathematics History - Part 2

Explore Pythagorean triples, unit circle parametrization, and Diophantus' work in this historical journey through ancient Greek mathematics, emphasizing the evolution of mathematical thinking.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Insights into Mathematics

Algebraic Number Theory and Rings - Math History II

Explores 19th-century algebraic number theory, focusing on extension fields, abstract rings, and algebraic integers. Discusses Gaussian integers, unique factorization, and foundational challenges in the field.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

University for the Creative Arts

The History and Culture of Chinese Silk

Delve into the origins and development of Chinese silk to understand its history, cultural heritage, and place in modern China.

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

Discover the Hidden History of York

Investigate York’s cultural and social history and the pivotal events and people that helped define a nation.

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

SOAS University of London

Zoroastrianism: History, Religion, and Belief

Explore the ancient religion of Zoroastrianism, its languages, and the challenges faced by Zoroastrian communities today.

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

METUopencouseware

History of Art and Architecture I

Explore the evolution of art and architecture through weekly lectures covering various periods and styles, providing a comprehensive foundation in artistic and architectural history.

• YouTube
• 1 day
• On-Demand
• Free Video

A History of Public Health in Post-War Britain

Understand where public health has come from, why it looks the way it does today and where it might go next.

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

The history of female protest and suffrage in the UK

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This free course focuses on one example of democratic protest: the campaign to extend the vote to women in the UK. In the course you'll be introduced to two key figures in the campaign, Ada Nield ...

• OpenLearn
• 10 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

IIT Madras;  NPTEL

Social History Of Medicine In Colonial India

Explore the interplay between medicine and colonialism in India, examining social dimensions, public health institutionalization, and lasting impacts on modern medical practices.

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

Anarchy in the UK: A History of Punk from 1976-78

Explore the history of punk and the role played by youth subcultures in contemporary history, while making your own punk fanzine.

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

CEC;  Govt. Degree College, Eidgah, Srinagar

History of Urdu Language and Literature

Explore Urdu's linguistic evolution, literary movements, and influential institutions. Gain insights into early poets, Sufi contributions, and key texts shaping the language's rich heritage.

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