Ancient History Courses and Certifications

Ancient World History: Lesson Plans & Resources

Teacher resources for planning engaging lessons on ancient civilizations, with activities spanning Mesopotamia, Greece, Rome, Egypt, China, and early American cultures.

• Study.com
• 1 day 14 hours 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

General Ancient World History Lessons

Survey ancient world history through lessons on the Roman Empire, ancient religion and mythology, followed by a practice test.

• Study.com
• 1 day 16 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

The Other Side of History: Daily Life in the Ancient World

404 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Discover the breadth and depth of human history from the perspective of the so-called ordinary people, from its earliest beginnings through the Middle Ages.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 1 day 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Trial Available

The Ancient Greeks

31 ratings

This is a survey of ancient Greek history from the Bronze Age to the death of Socrates in 399 BCE. Along with studying the most important events and personalities, we will consider broader issues such as political and cultural values and methods of histo…

• Coursera
• 8 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

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Study how the ancients saw the sky with the naked eye and how astronomy shaped power and architecture in Egypt, the Pre-Columbian world, Asia and Classical antiquity.

• Polimi OPEN KNOWLEDGE
• 8 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Library of Alexandria

16 ratings at OpenLearn

One of the most important questions for any student of the ancient world to address is 'how do we know what we know about antiquity?' Whether we're thinking about urban architecture, or love ...

• OpenLearn
• 7 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Introducing the Classical world

27 ratings at OpenLearn

How do we learn about the world of the ancient Romans and Greeks? This free course, Introducing the Classical world, will provide you with an insight into the Classical world by introducing you to ...

• OpenLearn
• 20 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

The Changing Landscape of Ancient Rome. Archaeology and History of the Palatine Hill

324 ratings at Coursera

Trace the Palatine Hill from Bronze Age huts to imperial palaces: draw archaeological charts, identify artifacts and building techniques, and weigh excavation evidence against Roman legend.

• Coursera
• 8 weeks, 1 hour a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Health and wellbeing in the ancient world

5 ratings at OpenLearn

This free course, Health and wellbeing in the ancient world, investigates the health of people in ancient Greece and Rome, using both literary and archaeological evidence to uncover details of real...

• OpenLearn
• 18 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Exploring the Mayan World

118 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

<p>Join a practicing archaeologist for a spirited virtual tour of the past, present, and future of Maya civilization in the northern Yucatán.</p>

• The Great Courses Plus
• 3 hours 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Trial Available

Introduction to Ancient Greek History

6 ratings

This is an introductory course in Greek history tracing the development of Greek civilization as manifested in political, intellectual, and creative achievements from the Bronze Age to the end of the classical period.

• YouTube
• 1 day 4 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Ancient History for Kids

Kid-friendly review of ancient world history through short lessons and quizzes on major civilizations, ancient astronomy, and Greek myths.

• Study.com
• 21 hours 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

HSC Ancient History: Exam Prep & Syllabus

Prepare for the HSC Ancient History exam by reviewing major civilizations from Egypt, the Near East, Greece, and Rome and practicing exam questions.

• Study.com
• 1 day 5 hours 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

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Jerusalem: A Journey Through Time

Jerusalem is a city with a deep significance to many peoples all over the world and is considered one of the most important cities for Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Throughout the ages, and until t

• edX
• 16 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Ancient Egypt: a history in six objects

633 ratings at Udemy

This course provides a general introduction to the history of ancient Egypt

• Udemy
• 3 hours 4 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course