Middle Ages Courses and Certifications

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The Middle Ages Around the World

Explore global events, influential figures, and enduring inventions of the Middle Ages beyond Europe. Debunk myths and discover lesser-known stories from this fascinating historical period.

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

Magic in the Middle Ages

16 reviews

Explore medieval magic, from popular practices to learned traditions, challenging stereotypes and understanding the cultural context of magical thought in European and Islamic societies.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

A Voice of Their Own. Women's Spirituality in the Middle Ages.

112 ratings at Coursera

Explore medieval women's spirituality through mysticism, heresies, and influential figures. Discover their roles in founding monastic movements, writing experiences, and creating spiritual landscapes.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Monasticism in the Early Middle Ages - Paradoxes and Evolution

2 reviews

Explore the paradoxes of early medieval monasticism, its evolution from asceticism to communal life, and its unexpected role in preserving learning and scholarship in the West.

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

The Reign of Justinian - Early Middle Ages - Lecture 9

1 review

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

1 review

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

1 review

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

1 review

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

1 review

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

The Early Middle Ages, 284-1000 - Charlemagne and the Carolingian Dynasty - Lecture 19

1 review

Explore Charlemagne's rise and the Carolingian dynasty's impact on European history, from their overthrow of the Merovingians to the establishment of a new Roman Empire.

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

Survival of the Eastern Roman Empire - Early Middle Ages

1 review

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

Barbarian Kingdoms in the Early Middle Ages - Lecture 7

1 review

Explore the rise of barbarian kingdoms after the fall of Western Rome, their characteristics, and impact on European society during the Early Middle Ages.

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

Frankish Society in the Early Middle Ages - Merovingian Kingship and Power

1 review

Explorez la société mérovingienne : pouvoir, violence et religion dans l'Europe post-romaine. Découvrez comment les liens familiaux et l'Église ont façonné cette période tumultueuse de l'histoire franque.

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

Mohammed and the Arab Conquests - Early Middle Ages

1 review

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

Crisis of the Carolingians - The Early Middle Ages, 284-1000

Explore the decline of Charlemagne's empire, examining internal weaknesses, external threats, and the Treaty of Verdun's impact on shaping modern European territories.

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