Human History Courses and Certifications

Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell

Is Our World Broken? - A Perspective on Human Progress and Challenges

Explore humanity's journey from the Big Bang to modern challenges, gaining perspective on our progress and potential for a brighter future.

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

Introduction to Human Evolution

8 reviews

Explore human evolutionary history through the human fossil, archaeological and genetic records.

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

Big History - From the Big Bang until Today

245 ratings at Coursera

Welcome to this Big History course! In this course, renowned scientists and scholars from the University of Amsterdam and beyond will take you on a journey from the Big Bang until today while addressing key questions in their fields.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

From Ape to Human - Evolution of Violence and Fertility

Explore human violence, warfare, and fertility patterns throughout history, comparing them to other great apes and examining their impact on population growth and societal development.

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

Victoria University of Wellington

Antarctica: From Geology to Human History

1 review

Take a virtual field trip to Antarctica, as we go on location to explore the geology and history of the coldest, driest, windiest continent on earth.

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

Reading Ancient Minds: Metaphor, Culture, and Complexity

Explore how cognitive science and archaeology reveal the impact of conceptual metaphors on human societies, challenging traditional views on cultural influence throughout history.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Evolution of the Human Family

Explore the evolutionary history of human family structures and their impact on society with insights from anthropology and complex systems research.

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

Understanding the Inventions That Changed the World

104 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

<p>Enjoy a brilliant course that will transform the way you think about science, technology, and the entire course of human history.</p>

• The Great Courses Plus
• 17 hours 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Mysteries of the Microscopic World

102 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Join a scientific detective story through a world of wonder with an award-winning professor.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 11 hours 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

CrashCourse

Big History

Explore the interconnected story of everything, from the Big Bang to the future, integrating physics, history, and more to understand our place in the universe and the scale of existence.

• Independent
• 2-3 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Dan Davis History

Ötzi the Iceman and the Copper Age World

Explore the life, death, and world of Ötzi, a 5,300-year-old mummy discovered in the Alps, offering insights into Copper Age society, technology, and human migration in prehistoric Europe.

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

The Royal Institution

The Human Cosmos - Humanity's Relationship with the Night Sky

Explore humanity's profound connection to the cosmos, from ancient stargazers to modern scientific breakthroughs, and how celestial awe shapes our art, beliefs, and understanding of the universe.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TEDx

The Good Life and the Honey Bee

Explore the connection between the Good Life and honey bees through Andrew Gough's personal journey, uncovering lost traditions and their potential impact on future generations.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

World Science Festival

Why We Prevailed - Evolution and the Battle for Dominance

Explore human evolution with experts, examining our species' dominance, Neanderthal interactions, and key factors in our survival. Gain insights on early human migration, communication, and genetic adaptations.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

TEDx

Bananas in Heaven - Yuval Noah Harari

Yuval Noah Harari explores how human imagination and belief in fictional concepts like money and human rights have shaped our dominance as a species and our complex societies.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk