Roman History Courses and Certifications

Rome: A Virtual Tour of the Ancient City

41 reviews

Explore the architecture and history of Rome, walking around a 3D digital model of the ancient city, with this free online course.

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

• Best of All Time

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 Roman Empire: introducing some key terms

9 ratings at OpenLearn

This free course, The Roman Empire: Introducing some key terms, will define basic concepts and terms that are essential for an understanding of the culture and identity of the Roman Empire. Terms ...

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

Introducing Virgil’s Aeneid

16 ratings at OpenLearn

This free course offers an introduction to the Aeneid. Virgil’s Latin epic, written in the 1st century BCE, tells the story of the Trojan hero Aeneas and his journey to Italy, where he would become...

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

Exploring a Romano-African city: Thugga

6 ratings at OpenLearn

From Rome to Pompeii and Ephesus the excavation of Roman remains is well known, but what of Roman remains in Africa? This free course, Exploring a Romano-African city: Thugga, looks at the Roman ...

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

Hadrian's Rome

6 ratings at OpenLearn

This free course, Hadrian's Rome, explores the city of Rome during the reign of the emperor Hadrian (117-38 CE). What impact did the emperor have on the appearance of the city? What types of ...

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

The repute and reality of being a Roman emperor

4 ratings at OpenLearn

The Roman emperor had key relationships with several differing groups within the Roman empire, including the senate, the populace of Rome, the army and the provinces. This free course, The repute ...

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

Books That Matter: The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire

100 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

<p>Join a Harvard professor to examine the meaning and impact of Edward Gibbon's masterpiece.</p>

• The Great Courses Plus
• 12 hours 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Roman History

Comprehensive exploration of Roman history, from kingdom to empire, focusing on battles, legions, trade, and key figures. Covers political, military, and social aspects through engaging documentaries.

• YouTube
• 1 day 11 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Caesar, Gallic Wars and the Civil War

Explore Julius Caesar's military campaigns in Gaul and Rome, from the Gallic Wars to the Civil War, through detailed battle analyses and historical context.

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

Roman History

Comprehensive chronological exploration of Roman history, from early traditions to major battles, political figures, and cultural events, offering deep insights into the ancient civilization's evolution.

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

Julius Caesar

Explore Julius Caesar's life and military campaigns chronologically, from his rise to power to his assassination, covering key battles and political events in ancient Rome.

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

Simple History

Ancient Rome - 753 BC–476 AD

Explore ancient Rome's military, disasters, daily life, and myths through engaging topics like legionaries, Pompeii, the Colosseum, and Olympic games.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Extra Credits

Extra History: The Brothers Gracchi

Explore the lives of Roman tribunes Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus, their populist reforms, and their impact on the fall of the Roman Republic through a series of engaging historical narratives.

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

Ancient Rome Study Guide

Comprehensive exploration of Ancient Rome, covering its founding, politics, rulers, culture, art, and decline. Engaging video lessons make complex historical topics accessible and enjoyable.

• Study.com
• 11 hours 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course