Free Online History Courses

Journey through time with history courses that explore various periods and regions. Whether it's ancient history or modern political history, a history course will deepen your understanding of the world's events and cultures.

37 History Courses

A Brief History of Human Spaceflight

University of Houston

This course provides a view of the history of spaceflight, from early writings telling of human's fascination of space through the early Russian and American space...

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

Universitat de Barcelona

Have you ever heard about medieval mysticism or medieval heresies? Have you ever wondered about the particular role women played in medieval spirituality? Do Hildegard...

Activism in Sports and Culture

Morehouse College

Sports have become an ever-present reflection of American culture, and an important symbol of the divisions and alliances in our society. Sports and political change...

American Education Reform: History, Policy, Practice

University of Pennsylvania

Discover what shapes how we talk about schools today by exploring the history of U.S. education reform. Engage with the main actors, key decisions, and major turning...

American History Through Baseball

University of Colorado Boulder

This specialization is intended for those interested in sports marketing, sports administration, the MLB, and American culture & globalization. It is highly...

At the Origins of the Mediterranean Civilization: Archaeology of the City from the Levant to the West - 3rd-1st millennium BC

Sapienza University of Rome

Which are the deepest roots of that mix of cultures that we use to call ‘Mediterranean Civilization’? Which are comminglings and exchanges which produced its...

Benjamin Franklin and His World

University of Pennsylvania

Welcome to Benjamin Franklin and His World! In this online version of the University of Pennsylvania's SNF Paideia course, we explore the life of one of the United...

Coexistence in Medieval Spain: Jews, Christians, and Muslims

University of Colorado System

This course explores Jewish, Christian, and Muslim intercultural relations in Iberia from the Visigothic era (6th century CE) until the creation of Queen Isabel...

Curanderismo: Traditional Healing Using Plants

University of New Mexico

As one of four courses on Curanderismo, the art of Hispanic/Latino traditional medicine, this course focuses specifically on the use of plants in traditional healing....

English Composition I

Duke University

You will gain a foundation for college-level writing valuable for nearly any field. Students will learn how to read carefully, write effective arguments, understand...

Exploring Beethoven's Piano Sonatas Part 5

Curtis Institute of Music

Welcome to Exploring Beethoven's Piano Sonatas Part 5! You’re joining thousands of learners currently enrolled in the course. I'm excited to have you in the class...

Feminism and Social Justice

University of California, Santa Cruz

"Feminism and Social Justice" is an adaptation of Distinguished Professor Bettina Aptheker's long-running course at UC Santa Cruz. In the course, Professor...

Graphic Design Elements for Non-Designers

University of Colorado Boulder

In this hands-on specialization, you will explore basic graphic design elements, color theory, images, publication design and techniques for creating effective layouts....

Historia de las reglas del fútbol en Inglaterra y en Argentina

Universidad Austral

El curso es accesible para todos los aficionados al fútbol ya sean del nivel de un principiante como el de un profesional dado que describe de una manera clara...

I. Missões jesuíticas nos territórios guaranis: história

Universidade de São Paulo

Conhecer a história não é uma exigência para eruditos ou especialistas, mas é um recurso necessário para o exercício da cidadania e a valorização da dignidade...

Indigenous Canada

University of Alberta

Indigenous Canada is a 12-lesson Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) from the Faculty of Native Studies that explores the different histories and contemporary perspectives...

Journey of the Universe: A Story for Our Times

Yale University

Use the links below to audit the courses at no cost:\n\nCourse 1: Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life\n\nCourse 2: Journey of the Universe: Weaving Knowledge...

Patrick Henry: Forgotten Founder

University of Virginia

“Give me liberty, or give me death:” Remembering Patrick Henry, the Forgotten Founder Patrick Henry was enormously popular during the American Revolution. Even...