Cultural history Courses and Certifications

World Perfume History (Live Online)

517 ratings at CourseHorse

Discover the fascinating evolution of perfumery, from ancient civilizations to modern-day fragrances.

• CourseHorse
• 6 hours
• On-Demand
• $329.00

Famous Greeks

146 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Examine a gallery of historical characters who shaped the story of Greece from the Trojan War through the rise of Rome in this course taught by a renowned classicist.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 12 hours 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Notorious London: A City Tour

34 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Explore London's dark history, from St. Paul's destruction to WWII chaos, uncovering complex stories that illuminate the city's notorious past and contradictory nature across centuries.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 6 hours 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Modernisation and Creative Communication

Explore the evolution of modernization through historical events, contemporary developments, and creative communication practices while examining its impact on society and future perspectives.

• Swayam
• 8 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Wondrium

Athena, Demeter and Dionysus - The Worship of Ancient Gods Before Christianity

1 review

Explore ancient Greek worship of Athena, Demeter, and Dionysus, comparing public civic cults with secretive mystery religions and their impact on society, politics, and religious tolerance in the pre-Christian era.

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

Bernadette Banner

Historian Analyzes the Wicked Movies as if it's Actual History

Dive into a historian's analysis of Wicked's world-building, examining Ozian geography, culture, fashion politics, and environmental themes through an academic historical lens.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Gresham College

The Return of the Horned God

Explore the evolution of Pan from classical deity to modern archetype, examining how this horned god became a symbol of nature, rebellion, and personal liberation in British culture since the 19th century.

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

The Spain of Don Quixote

11 reviews

An exploration of Spain depicted in Cervante’s historic novel, Don Quixote – a Golden Age in which Spanish arts and literature reached worldwide excellence.

• edX
• 7 weeks, 4-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Race and Cultural Diversity in American Life and History

302 ratings at Coursera

Explore the complex dynamics of race, ethnicity, and cultural diversity in American history and society, examining their impact on institutions, laws, and social relationships from colonial times to present.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

América Latina: una introducción

Descubre los rasgos históricos, culturales y políticos fundamentales de Latinoamérica y comprende su construcción como región interconectada en el contexto global.

• Coursera
• 3 hours 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Canadian Indigenous History and Cultural Sensitivity

634 ratings at Udemy

A comprehensive course on Canadian Indigenous relations, cultural practices, and the historical impact of colonization.

• Udemy
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Food Stories And Connections

Explore culinary traditions with chef José Andrés, uncovering stories behind favorite dishes. Learn about White House state dinners, bake presidential pies, and prepare Eisenhower's beef stew.

• MasterClass
• 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Hinduism Through Its Scriptures.

31 ratings at edX

Learn about the rich diversity of Hindu sacred texts – hymns, narratives, philosophical thought – and their interpretations.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 5-10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Age of Cathedrals

504 ratings at Coursera

Explore Gothic cathedrals' architecture, art, and cultural impact in medieval Europe. Discover innovations in design, engineering, and spiritual symbolism that shaped Western civilization.

• Coursera
• 17 hours 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Poetry in America: Modernism

1 review

Reading works by Robert Frost, T.S. Eliot, Langston Hughes, Marianne Moore, William Carlos Williams, and Wallace Stevens, among others, learn how American Modernist poetry departed from past traditions and past forms.

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