History Courses and Certifications

Women Have Always Worked: The U.S. Experience 1700 - 1920

2 reviews

In Part One of Women Have Always Worked, learn how women's work has changed the home, the workplace, and the nation from the Colonial Period through World War I.

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

Digital Thinking: Frameworks For Our Digital Reality

Explore the digital revolution's impact on society, from historical roots to future trends. Develop critical thinking skills to navigate ethical considerations and understand technology's role in shaping our world.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 50 minutes
• 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)

Jewish Diaspora in Modern China

105 ratings at Coursera

Jewish Diaspora in China is a unique experience for world Jewry, as China is the only country in Far East that has had Jews living in its society for over 1,000 years. Documentary evidence shows that Jews started to live in China no later than the Tang D…

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

Yeshiva University

Arch of Titus: Rome and the Menorah

121 ratings at Coursera

Explore the Arch of Titus, a pivotal Roman monument, through ancient texts, artifacts, and virtual fieldtrips. Gain historical skills and insights into Roman, Jewish, and Christian perspectives while participating in cutting-edge research.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Civil War and Reconstruction

1 review

This course explores the causes, course, and consequences of the American Civil War, from the 1840s to 1877. The primary goal of the course is to understand the multiple meanings of a transforming event in American history.

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

The Road to a Constitutional Convention - American Revolution

1 review

Explore the path to the Constitutional Convention, examining interstate commerce issues, nationalist efforts to revise the Articles of Confederation, and Madison's crucial preparations and notes.

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

The History of Modern Israel - Part II: Challenges of Israel as a sovereign state

338 ratings at Coursera

Explores Israel's societal evolution since 1948, covering politics, economy, culture, and identity. Analyzes key events shaping modern Israel and its challenges in a diverse, complex regional context.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Chinese History From Warring States to the Tang Dynasty | 资治通鉴

1 review

探索中国历史从战国到唐朝，深入解读《资治通鉴》。通过经典人物和历史场景，分析治国理政智慧，对比中西文化，培养历史思维和文化素养。

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

Visualizing Postwar Tokyo, Part 1

2 reviews

Analyze the history of change and development in postwar Tokyo from different perspectives using archived photographs, films, and TV programs.

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

Visualizing Postwar Tokyo, Part 2

2 reviews

「戦後の東京を可視化する」という実践に歴史的に関わった技術と人物を特定します。

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

The Cosmopolitan Medieval Arabic World

405 ratings at Coursera

Explore the diverse, advanced, and interconnected Medieval Arabic world, from bustling cities to religious coexistence, trade networks, power dynamics, and scientific achievements that shaped modern society.

• Coursera
• 19 hours 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Asian American History and Identity: An Anti-Racism Toolkit

Explore Asian American history, identity, and anti-racism through diverse experiences, challenging stereotypes and developing skills to address discrimination and create inclusive communities.

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

Race, Gender, and Culture

Explore baseball's impact on race, gender, and culture in the US, examining its role in segregation, integration, and opportunities for women throughout history.

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