Byzantine Empire Courses and Certifications

Survival of the Eastern Roman Empire - Early Middle Ages

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Explore the survival of the Byzantine Empire, its challenges, and religious controversies. Delve into Procopius' Secret History, Christological debates, and the impact of Islam and barbarian invasions on the Eastern Roman world.

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

Dr. John Campbell

The Shroud of Turin - Biblical and Historic Aspects

Explore the fascinating 2,000-year journey of the Shroud of Turin from Christ's burial to modern scientific analysis, examining biblical accounts, historical documentation, and controversies.

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

Campus - the Israeli National Project for Digital Learning

Jerusalem: A Journey Through Time

Explore the rich archaeological and historical journey of ancient Jerusalem from prehistoric times through the Muslim conquest, examining key religious sites, cultural significance, and archaeological discoveries.

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

7th Grade World History II: Homeschool Curriculum

Engaging videos explore world history from the Roman Empire to the Enlightenment, covering major civilizations, religions, and cultural movements for middle school learners.

• Study.com
• 14 hours 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

7th Grade Social Studies: World History II

Explore world civilizations from ancient Rome to the Enlightenment, covering key historical periods, empires, and cultural movements across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

• Study.com
• 13 hours 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Vikings and the European Prospect in 1000 CE - Lecture 22

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Explore Viking expansion, trade networks, and cultural impact across Europe and beyond, examining their role in shaping the early Middle Ages and setting the stage for the rise of Western civilization.

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

The Reign of Justinian - Early Middle Ages - Lecture 9

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Mohammed and the Arab Conquests - Early Middle Ages

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Explore the origins of Islam, Mohammed's life, and early Islamic development in the context of 7th century Arabia, including key beliefs and its differentiation from other religions.

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

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

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<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

Extra Credits

The Saga of Justinian and Theodora

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Explore the captivating saga of Justinian I and Theodora, Byzantine rulers who shaped an empire through reforms, conquests, and political intrigue, in this engaging historical narrative.

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

World History by Harshit Dwivedi

Explore Ottoman and Byzantine empires, Erdogan's rule, UAE-Israel relations, Six Day War, and Israel-Iran dynamics. Understand Israel's borders through maps of Gaza Strip, Golan Heights, and West Bank.

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