Ancient History Courses and Certifications

Introduction to Ancient Egypt and Its Civilization

6 reviews

Explore Ancient Egypt's fascinating culture, from colossal pyramids to mysterious mummies. Discover its rich history, powerful pharaohs, enigmatic hieroglyphs, and enduring influence on world civilizations.

• Coursera
• 8 hours 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Wonders of Ancient Egypt

5 reviews

Join Dr. David Silverman, Professor of Egyptology at Penn, Curator in Charge of the Egyptian Section of the Penn Museum, and curator of the Tutankhamun exhibitions on a guided tour of the mysteries and wonders of this ancient land.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The History of Ancient Environments, Climate, and Life

1 review

Explore Earth's ancient history through virtual field trips, examining rocks worldwide to understand the co-evolution of environment and life from 2 billion to 500 million years ago.

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

Health and Wellbeing in the Ancient World

4 reviews

Use literary and archaeological evidence to see how ancient Greeks and Romans approached health, well-being and societal issues.

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

Organising an Empire: The Assyrian Way

768 ratings at Coursera

Explore the world's first superpower: Ancient Assyria's innovative strategies for ruling a vast empire, from royal leadership to resource management and cultural assimilation.

• Coursera
• 18 hours 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Greco-Roman World - Historical Context for the New Testament

Explore the historical context of the New Testament, from Alexander's Hellenization to the Roman Empire's influence on early Christianity's spread.

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

Ancient Egypt: a history in six objects

589 ratings at Udemy

This course provides a general introduction to the history of ancient Egypt

• Udemy
• 3 hours 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

BLUE: a symposium exploring aspects of life in ancient Egypt

333 ratings at Udemy

Egypt seen through the theme of the colour blue. A selection of lectures presented in a symposium style.

• Udemy
• 2-3 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Ancient History for Kids

Explore ancient civilizations through engaging lessons on Egypt, Greece, Rome, and more, designed to reinforce history knowledge and prepare for exams.

• Study.com
• 21 hours 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Ancient Egypt Study Guide

Comprehensive exploration of Ancient Egypt's culture, history, and society through engaging video lessons, covering geography, periods, social structure, interactions, architecture, art, religion, and rulers.

• Study.com
• 14 hours 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

HSC Ancient History: Exam Prep & Syllabus

Comprehensive HSC Ancient History review covering major civilizations, key events, and notable figures. Self-paced exam preparation with practice questions for effective test readiness.

• Study.com
• 1 day 5 hours 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Art and life in ancient Egypt

27 ratings at OpenLearn

Around 1350 BC, the Egyptian grain accountant Nebamun commissioned the walls of his tomb-chapel to be painted with scenes depicting his afterlife, and the world in which he lived. Nebamun worked in...

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

Introducing the Classical world

27 ratings at OpenLearn

How do we learn about the world of the ancient Romans and Greeks? This free course, Introducing the Classical world, will provide you with an insight into the Classical world by introducing you to ...

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

Library of Alexandria

16 ratings at OpenLearn

One of the most important questions for any student of the ancient world to address is 'how do we know what we know about antiquity?' Whether we're thinking about urban architecture, or love ...

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

The body in antiquity

13 ratings at OpenLearn

This free course, The body in antiquity, will introduce you to the concept of the body in Greek and Roman civilisation. In recent years, the body has become a steadily growing field in historical ...

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