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A History of Eastern Europe

269 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Experience the astounding history of one of the world's most fascinating places, in this course that explains the complicated context of Eastern Europe.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 12 hours 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Turning Points in Middle Eastern History

143 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Go beyond the headlines to reveal the true Middle East. Gain surprising insights about the world today based on this dramatic history led by a professor, US Consultant, and explorer.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 18 hours 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Online Games: Literature, New Media, and Narrative

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Explore the intersection of literature, film, and online games through the lens of storytelling, focusing on how narratives transform across media, using "The Lord of the Rings" as a central example.

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

History of the Ancient World: A Global Perspective

173 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Look at world history through the lens of religion, philosophy, the visual arts, literature, and more-led by a brilliant lecturer/scholar.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 1 day 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Books That Matter: The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire

100 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

<p>Join a Harvard professor to examine the meaning and impact of Edward Gibbon's masterpiece.</p>

• The Great Courses Plus
• 12 hours 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

The Great Trials of World History and the Lessons They Teach Us

132 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Join an award-winning law professor for an investigation into the great legal battles that shaped the course of world history.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 12 hours 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Foundations of Western Civilization II: A History of the Modern Western World

187 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Expand your understanding into the depth and breadth of an unprecedented period in world history with an expert historian as your guide.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 1 day 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

World War II: A Military and Social History

200 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Engross yourself in a comprehensive overview of the single largest event in history with this enthralling course by an Ivy League professor.

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

Music as a Mirror of History

165 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

<p>Discover the fascinating ways in which great works of music have interacted with historical events, in this eye-opening course taught by a celebrated composer and music historian.</p>

• The Great Courses Plus
• 18 hours 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

The Birth of the Modern Mind: The Intellectual History of the 17th and 18th Centuries

154 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Learn about the age of Newton, Descartes, Pascal, Locke, Rousseau, and more from one of world’s leading intellectual historians.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 12 hours 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Understanding Russia: A Cultural History

118 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Get a comprehensive look at Russia’s fascinating cultural history with an award-winning historian and Russian specialist.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 12 hours 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

The History of Spain: Land on a Crossroad

197 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Join a seasoned expert on Spain and witness the dazzling history of the Spanish culture and its unique role in the West.

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• 12 hours 6 minutes
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• Free Trial Available

History of the English Language, 2nd Edition

116 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Investigate the remarkable history of English, from the powerful prose of King Alfred in the Middle Ages to the modern-day sermons of Martin Luther King, Jr. with the Dean of Arts and Humanities at the University of California, San Diego.

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• 18 hours 19 minutes
• On-Demand
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A History of the United States, 2nd Edition

168 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Comprehend the entire history of The United States of America in this all-encompassing and absolutely engrossing course taught by three brilliant professors.

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• 1 day 18 hours 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

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The World History of Modern Wine

Explore wine through the eyes of a historian, as you learn about the "old" and "new" worlds of wine, including how its taste and quality has changed over time.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 2-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)