Military History Courses and Certifications

The Civil War and Reconstruction – 1865-1890: The Unfinished Revolution

7 reviews

Examine the pivotal but misunderstood era of Reconstruction that followed the Civil War, the first effort in American history to construct an interracial democracy.

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

World War 1: Trauma, Memory, Controversy

9 reviews

Discover the traumatic effects of war on those who survive it, from the soldiers on the front lines to the civilians at home.

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

The Civil War and Reconstruction - 1861 - 1865: A New Birth of Freedom

6 reviews

Learn about the political, social, and economic changes in the Union and the Confederacy and the Civil War’s long-term economic and intellectual impact.

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

The Civil War and Reconstruction - 1850-1861: A House Divided

17 ratings at edX

Discover how the issue of slavery came to dominate American politics, and how political leaders struggled and failed to resolve the growing crisis in the nation.

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

War in the Trenches - World War I Stalemate and Its Cultural Impact

1 review

Explore WWI's trench warfare, its impact on soldiers and society, and key events like French mutinies, Russian Revolution, and US involvement. Understand the war's unprecedented scale and cultural legacy.

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

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 Peloponnesian War - Causes and Thucydides' Perspective - Part 2

Explore the causes of the Peloponnesian War, challenging Thucydides' view of its inevitability and examining his motivations as a historian. Gain insights into ancient Greek politics and historiography.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Peloponnesian War - Pericles' Strategy and Criticism - Lecture 20

Examines Pericles' defensive strategy in the Peloponnesian War, analyzing its strengths and weaknesses, and evaluating his effectiveness as a military leader during this pivotal conflict in ancient Greek history.

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

Constitutional Revolution and Civil War in England, 1640-1646

Explore the English Civil Wars, from Parliament's revival to the defeat of royalist forces. Examine key events, strategies, and political dynamics that shaped this tumultuous period in English history.

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

Trench Warfare in World War I - France Since 1871 - Lecture 14

Explore the evolution of WWI warfare, from early German strategies to the grim realities of trench combat, and its profound impact on soldiers and society in France.

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

The Persian Wars - Lecture 12: The Development of Athenian Democracy

Explore the rise of Athenian democracy, from tyranny to self-governance. Learn about Cleisthenes's reforms, the restructuring of tribes, and the practice of ostracism in protecting early democratic institutions.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Homefronts and Battlefronts: The Social Impact of Total War - Class 16

Explore how total war transformed society through its impact on homefronts and battlefronts, examining the social changes, racial dynamics, and lasting effects of conflict on American institutions and democracy.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

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The Civil War and Reconstruction

Explore the transformative era of the American Civil War and Reconstruction, examining its causes, conduct, and lasting impact on politics, society, and the meanings of freedom and equality.

• edX
• On-Demand
• $150.00
• 3 courses

Operation Drumbeat: The U-boat War Off America's Coast, 1942

348 ratings at Udemy

The story of Germany's dramatic attack upon American tankers and freighters by U-boats during the Second World War

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

Unearthing the Trojan War: The Life of Heinrich Schliemann

263 ratings at Udemy

Follow in the footsteps of the businessman-turned-archaeologist who brought the Mycenaean Age and Troy to life.

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