History Courses and Certifications

The Emergence of the Modern Middle East - Part II

12 reviews

Explore the Middle East's modern history, from Arab nationalism to the Arab Spring, examining conflicts, religion, politics, and revolutionary events that shape the region today.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

History of reading: An introduction to reading in the past

10 ratings at OpenLearn

This free course, History of reading: An introduction to reading in the past, consists of a series of essays, drawn from material contained in the Reading Experience Database, that illustrate ...

• OpenLearn
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

The Kennedy Half Century

10 reviews

Explore JFK's presidency, assassination, and enduring legacy. Understand his influence on subsequent presidents and modern politics. Analyze the lasting impact of his words and actions.

• Coursera
• 9-10 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Welsh history and its sources

6 ratings at OpenLearn

This free course, Welsh history and its sources, is a teaching and learning resource for anyone interested in Welsh history. It contains study materials, links to some of the most important ...

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

History of reading tutorial 1: Finding evidence of reading in the past

2 ratings at OpenLearn

How do we know what people read in the past, and how they read it? This free course, History of reading tutorial 1: Finding evidence of reading in the past, is the first in a series of tutorials ...

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

History of reading tutorial 2: The reading and reception of literary texts – a case study of Robinson Crusoe

1 rating at OpenLearn

How have famous books been read and received by audiences in the past? This free course, History of reading tutorial 2: The reading and reception of literary texts a case study of Robinson Crusoe,...

• OpenLearn
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

The history of female protest and suffrage in the UK

2 ratings at OpenLearn

This free course focuses on one example of democratic protest: the campaign to extend the vote to women in the UK. In the course you'll be introduced to two key figures in the campaign, Ada Nield ...

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

Hollywood: History, Industry, Art

10 reviews

Explore the history of Hollywood, from Edison and the birth of film to the rise of the internet.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 3-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• $9.00

Big History: The Big Bang, Life on Earth, and the Rise of Humanity

257 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Explore the history of everything, from the Big Bang to modern humanity, in this comprehensive journey through time, space, and evolution.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 1 day 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

The History of Spain: Land on a Crossroad

206 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Join a seasoned expert on Spain and witness the dazzling history of the Spanish culture and its unique role in the West.

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

The Real History of Secret Societies

139 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

<p>Delve into the history and meaning of secret societies, exploring the most famous and infamous underground groups, their origins, and their members in this course, created in partnership with HISTORY®.</p>

• The Great Courses Plus
• 12 hours 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Yad Vashem - The World Holocaust Remembrance Center;  Tel Aviv University

The Holocaust - An Introduction (I): Nazi Germany: Ideology, The Jews and the World

7 reviews

Explore Nazi ideology, its impact on Jews, and the transformation of Germany into a totalitarian state. Examine the Holocaust's context within WWII and Jewish experiences of isolation and persecution.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

The History and Achievements of the Islamic Golden Age

93 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Learn about the many scientific and cultural achievements of one of the most important periods in all of world history, led by an acclaimed lecturer.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 12 hours 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Crimes of the Century: A Selective History of Infamy

27 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Explore infamous crimes from the past century, including political assassinations, serial killers, and mysterious murders. Gain insights into the motives, investigations, and lasting impacts of these notorious cases.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 5 hours 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Pilot Lecture: History of Race

21 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

<p>Professor Kaye Whitehead reveals some of the insights—and fallacies—about race, which have been generated by history, biology, genetics, sociology, and anthropology.</p>

• The Great Courses Plus
• 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available