Ancient Egypt Courses

Pyramids of Giza: Ancient Egyptian Art and Archaeology

7 reviews

Explore the archaeology, history, art, and hieroglyphs surrounding the famous Egyptian Pyramids at Giza. Learn about Old Kingdom pharaohs and elites, tombs, temples, the Sphinx, and how new technology is unlocking their secrets.

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

Paleontology: Ancient Marine Reptiles

34 reviews

Explore the evolutionary adaptations of extinct marine reptiles, focusing on ichthyosaurs, plesiosaurs, and mosasaurs. Discover their diverse forms, unique features, and solutions to aquatic life challenges over millions of years.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

The Ancient Greek Hero

10 ratings at edX

Discover the literature and heroes of ancient Greece through the Homeric Iliad and Odyssey , the tragedies of Sophocles, the dialogues of Plato, and more.

• edX
• 18 weeks, 8-12 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Ancient Masterpieces of World Literature

39 ratings at edX

Examine how cultures of the ancient world defined themselves through literature and how their vision of literature contributes to our understanding of civilization, culture, and literature today.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 3-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Ancient Greeks

30 reviews

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
• 20 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

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Learn Ancient Greek

4 reviews

Leonard Muellner (Professor Emeritus of Classical Studies at Brandeis University) and Belisi Gillespie present all the content covered in two semesters of a college-level Introduction to Ancient Greek course.

• YouTube
• 18 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Ancient Philosophy: Plato & His Predecessors

13 reviews

Explore ancient Greek philosophy from the Presocratics to Plato, examining fundamental questions about reality, knowledge, ethics, and the nature of philosophy itself.

• Coursera
• 3 days 12 hours 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

The History of Ancient Environments, Climate, and Life

1 review

Explore Earth's ancient history through virtual field trips, examining rocks worldwide to understand the co-evolution of environment and life from 2 billion to 500 million years ago.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 3-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Ancient Philosophy: Aristotle and His Successors

9 reviews

Explore ancient Greek philosophy, from Presocratic thinkers to Aristotle and Hellenistic schools. Examine fundamental questions about reality, knowledge, ethics, and human happiness through key philosophical doctrines.

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

Introduction to Ancient Greek History

5 reviews

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
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Israel in Egypt: Moses and the Beginning of Yahwism - Lecture 7

1 review

Explore the origins of Yahwism, Moses' role, and the Exodus narrative in this lecture on early Israelite religion, examining key biblical stories and scholarly perspectives.

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

The Rise of the Polis - Ancient Greek History Lecture 5

1 review

Explore the emergence of the Greek polis, its significance in ancient society, and the role of the hoplite farmer in shaping this new political and cultural entity.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Rise of Athens - Ancient Greek History Lecture

1 review

Explore ancient Greek history, focusing on Sparta's constitution and alliances, Athens' development, and the emergence of the hoplite class. Gain insights into the contrasts between these influential city-states.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Dark Ages - Ancient Greek History from Minoan Crete to Mycenaean Collapse

1 review

Explore ancient Greek civilization's origins, from Bronze Age Minoan Crete and Mycenaean Greece to their collapse, through archaeological evidence and epic poetry, setting the stage for a new era of Greek history.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Using Ancient Wisdom To Solve Modern Problems

Discover timeless philosophical wisdom from Ryan Holiday to build resilience, improve relationships, and master effective communication for navigating modern life's challenges.

• MasterClass
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available