Ancient History

Ancient History is the study of civilizations, events, and societies from the beginning of recorded human history through the post-classical era. This skill involves analyzing archaeological findings, historical texts, and cultural artifacts to understand ancient political systems, religious beliefs, and social structures. Historians explore major civilizations such as Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome, examining their contributions to modern society. A deep knowledge of ancient history enhances academic research, critical thinking, and historical preservation efforts.
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    Xi'an Jiaotong University

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Liberal Arts, Social Studies, Political Sciences, Ancient History, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    71 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Psychiatry, Patient Safety, Physiology, Substance Abuse, Pharmacology, Neurology, Healthcare Ethics, Drug Interaction, Clinical Trials, Ancient History, Oncology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Biology, World History, Chemistry

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    149 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tel Aviv University

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, International Relations, Political Sciences, Timelines, Governance, Research Methodologies, Cultural Diversity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    344 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Sapienza University of Rome

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Research, Research Methodologies, Art History, Geospatial Information and Technology, European History, World History, Cultural Responsiveness, Architecture and Construction

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    146 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yad Vashem

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Social Justice, Social Studies, Anthropology, Cultural Diversity, European History, World History, International Relations, Sociology, Political Sciences, Electronic Media, Public Policies

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Dartmouth College

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, 3D Assets, Anthropology, Anatomy, Scientific Methods, Taxonomy, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Life Sciences, Scientific Visualization, Ancient History, Research, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Spatial Data Analysis, Estimation

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Sungkyunkwan University

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Culture, Research, World History, Ancient History

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yeshiva University

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, World History, Research, Color Theory, Timelines, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    123 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Skills you'll gain: Anthropology, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Psychology, Education and Training, Science and Research, Ancient History, Neurology, Legal Proceedings

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    94 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Houston

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, International Relations, Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards, Human Factors, Failure Analysis, Engineering, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Safety Assurance, Engineering Practices

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    434 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Sapienza University of Rome

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, World History, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    116 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Sapienza University of Rome

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Ancient History, Culture, Cultural Diversity, World History, Social Sciences, Research, Anthropology, Architecture and Construction, Economics

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    135 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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