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History of reading tutorial 1: Finding evidence of reading in the past

2 ratings at OpenLearn

How do we know what people read in the past, and how they read it? This free course, History of reading tutorial 1: Finding evidence of reading in the past, is the first in a series of tutorials ...

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

Maryland Institute College of Art Microcredential

Graphic Design History and Methods

Apply tools of critical inquiry to creative form-making Actively apply conceptual tools and techniques to basic design problems Analyze relationships among designers, users, process, and artifacts

• Kadenze
• 60 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

History of reading tutorial 2: The reading and reception of literary texts – a case study of Robinson Crusoe

1 rating at OpenLearn

How have famous books been read and received by audiences in the past? This free course, History of reading tutorial 2: The reading and reception of literary texts a case study of Robinson Crusoe,...

• OpenLearn
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

University of Stirling

Heart of Scotland: History & Heritage of Stirling at 900 Years

Explore Stirling, the "Gateway to the Highlands," and discover 900 years of history in the city of Scottish kings and queens.

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

Qatar University

Qatari History and Heritage

6 ratings at edX

Explore Qatar's rich history from ancient times to modern era, covering culture, society, politics, and global interactions. Gain insights into traditional life, oil discovery impact, and Qatar's contemporary role.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 5-8 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Herodotus and the invention of history

2 ratings at OpenLearn

Explore Herodotus' approach to historical inquiry, learn critical thinking skills, and discover how ancient methods of information gathering relate to modern challenges in discerning truth from fiction.

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

The History of MIT

This course examines the history of MIT through the lens of the broader history of science and technology, and vice versa.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• 13 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Bathsheba Demuth - Do Whales Judge Us? Interspecies History and Ethics

Explore interspecies history and ethics through the lens of whaling, examining Soviet and US practices, environmental impacts, and the complex relationship between humans and whales.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Banks - History, Theory, and Regulation

Explore the evolution of banking from ancient times to modern regulations, covering key concepts like liquidity, bank runs, and financial crises in this comprehensive lecture.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Dark Ages - Ancient Greek History from Minoan Crete to Mycenaean Collapse

Explore ancient Greek civilization's origins, from Bronze Age Minoan Crete and Mycenaean Greece to their collapse, through archaeological evidence and epic poetry, setting the stage for a new era of Greek history.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Rise of the Polis - Ancient Greek History Lecture 5

Explore the emergence of the Greek polis, its significance in ancient society, and the role of the hoplite farmer in shaping this new political and cultural entity.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Rise of Athens - Ancient Greek History Lecture

Explore ancient Greek history, focusing on Sparta's constitution and alliances, Athens' development, and the emergence of the hoplite class. Gain insights into the contrasts between these influential city-states.

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

Clovis and the Franks - Gregory of Tours' Account of Early Medieval History

Explore Gregory of Tours' account of Merovingian kings, focusing on Clovis' rise to power, the Franks' Catholic conversion, and the supernatural's role in early medieval history.

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

Reconstruction in American History - Lecture 3

Explore Reconstruction plans post-Civil War, examining their impact on social peace, African American rights, and reunification efforts. Delve into key aspects like Black Codes, sharecropping, and the Freedmen's Bureau.

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

Learning From History - The How and Why of Starting a Computer History Museum

Explore the origins of computer history museums, their importance in preserving technological heritage, and the fascinating stories behind early computing pioneers and innovations.

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