Medieval History Courses and Certifications

Deciphering Secrets: Unlocking the Manuscripts of Medieval Toledo (Spain)

12 reviews

Explore the medieval city of Toledo (Spain) and assess its history of Jewish, Christian, and Muslim religious and cultural coexistence.

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

The History of Medieval Medicine Through Jewish Manuscripts

8 ratings at edX

Learn about medieval Jewish medical training and thought by exploring and interpreting medical manuscripts.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Coexistence in Medieval Spain: Jews, Christians, and Muslims

132 ratings at Coursera

Explore Jewish, Christian, and Muslim relations in medieval Iberia, tracing conflicts, collaborations, and cultural exchanges from the Visigoth era to the formation of Catholic Spain.

• Coursera
• 1 day 3 hours 3 minutes
• 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)

The Early Middle Ages, 284-1000 - Charlemagne and the Carolingian Dynasty - Lecture 19

Explore Charlemagne's rise and the Carolingian dynasty's impact on European history, from their overthrow of the Merovingians to the establishment of a new Roman Empire.

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

Monasticism in the Early Middle Ages - Paradoxes and Evolution

Explore the paradoxes of early medieval monasticism, its evolution from asceticism to communal life, and its unexpected role in preserving learning and scholarship in the West.

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

Frankish Society in the Early Middle Ages - Merovingian Kingship and Power

Explorez la société mérovingienne : pouvoir, violence et religion dans l'Europe post-romaine. Découvrez comment les liens familiaux et l'Église ont façonné cette période tumultueuse de l'histoire franque.

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

The Reign of Justinian - Early Middle Ages - Lecture 9

Explore Emperor Justinian's reign, including his military campaigns, legal reforms, and architectural achievements, through the writings of Procopius in this Yale University lecture on Early Middle Ages history.

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

Transformation of the Roman Empire - The Early Middle Ages, 284-1000

Explore the fall of the Western Roman Empire, examining causes, invading groups, and the debate between gradual decline and catastrophic collapse in this historical analysis.

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

The Early Middle Ages, 284-1000 - The Splendor of Byzantium

Explore the Byzantine Empire's evolution from 284-1000 CE, covering expansion under Justinian, periods of crisis and contraction, military reorganization, religious conflicts, and territorial gains.

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

The Early Middle Ages, 284-1000 - The Crucial Seventh Century

Explore the pivotal 7th century in medieval history, examining the Abbasid decline, rise of Islam, changes in Europe and Byzantium, and the Pirenne thesis on Mediterranean disruption.

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

Islamic Conquests and Civil War - Early Middle Ages, 284-1000

Explore Islamic conquests, their rapid expansion, and internal divisions. Understand factors behind Arab success and the origins of Sunni-Shiite split in early Muslim history.

• YouTube
• 50 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

Barbarian Kingdoms in the Early Middle Ages - Lecture 7

Explore the rise of barbarian kingdoms after the fall of Western Rome, their characteristics, and impact on European society during the Early Middle Ages.

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

Deciphering Secrets: Unlocking the Manuscripts of Medieval Burgos (Spain)

1 review

Explore the medieval city of Burgos (Spain) and assess its history of Jewish, Christian, and Muslim religious and cultural coexistence.

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