Ancient Egypt Courses

Paleontology: Ancient Marine Reptiles

34 ratings

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
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

The Ancient Greeks

31 ratings

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
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

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Pyramids of Giza: Ancient Egyptian Art and Archaeology

7 ratings

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/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

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/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

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/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Learn Ancient Greek

4 ratings

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
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Ancient Philosophy: Plato & His Predecessors

13 ratings

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
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Ancient Philosophy: Aristotle and His Successors

9 ratings

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
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

The History of Ancient Environments, Climate, and Life

1 rating

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/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

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
• Self-Paced
• Free Trial Available

The Art of Abhyanga: Ancient Ayurvedic Marma Massage

  The Art of Abhyanga: The Ancient Ayurvedic Marma Massage A 2-Part Live Webinar Series with Corinna MaharaniMonday 18th & Monday 25th May | 7:00pm ET2 x 1.5 Hour Live Trainings | 5 CE Hours | Includes Workbook, Exam & Certification There is some…

• Niel Asher Education
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Introduction to Ancient Greek History

6 ratings

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
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

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

1 rating

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
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Rise of the Polis - Ancient Greek History Lecture 5

1 rating

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
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Rise of Athens - Ancient Greek History Lecture

1 rating

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
• Self-Paced
• Free Video