World History

Explore the major events, societies, and trends that have shaped human civilization from ancient times to the modern era. Understand the connections and developments across different cultures and continents.

81 courses

Global History Foundations: The Making of the Modern World (1760–1910)

Understand the revolutionary political, economic, and social shifts of the long nineteenth century that laid the groundwork for our contemporary global society.
★ 4.8 (3,077)

Exploring Ancient Egypt: History, Culture, and Civilization

Read and discover the foundational history of the pharaohs, pyramids, religion, and daily life of ancient Egyptian society with no prior historical knowledge required.
★ 4.6 (2,902)

Ancient Greek History: From the Bronze Age to Socrates

Explore the foundational events, political systems, and cultural shifts of ancient Greece while learning how modern historians analyze classical sources.
★ 4.7 (2,108)

Global Diplomacy: Understanding the United Nations System

Discover how the UN operates, analyze key global policy issues, and build foundational skills in international relations and modern diplomatic communication.
★ 4.7 (1,915)

Global History Since 1910: Shaping the Modern World

Understand the major geopolitical shifts, conflicts, and ideological struggles of the twentieth century to the present day through a global lens.
★ 4.8 (1,668)

Foundations of Ancient Egyptian History and Culture

Understand the monumental achievements, religious beliefs, and daily life of the Nile Valley civilization through a detailed historical lens.
★ 4.8 (1,045)

Ancient Assyrian Empire: History and Imperial Organization

Explore the administrative strategies and historical milestones of the world's first superpower to understand how they governed vast territories in the ancient Near East.
★ 4.8 (818)

The Medieval Arabic World: Trade, Science, and Cultural Exchange

Discover how medieval Arabic culture, science, and trade connected continents and shaped the modern world through this introductory global history course.
★ 4.8 (440)

Ancient Mediterranean Archaeology: Origins of Urban Civilization

Explore the rise of early cities and trade networks from the Levant to the Western Mediterranean using archaeological evidence and modern analytical techniques.
★ 4.5 (428)

Global Perspectives on American Culture and Society

Understand how nations across the globe perceive American influence and values to build a more nuanced worldview of international relations.
★ 4.7 (410)

Understanding the French Revolution: Origins, Events, and Legacy

Explore the dramatic events, key figures, and global impact of the French Revolution through clear historical analysis and written exercises.
★ 4.8 (324)

Archaeology and History of the Palatine Hill in Ancient Rome

Explore the urban transformation of Rome's most famous hill through archaeological evidence and historical analysis of its changing landscape.
★ 4.4 (323)

Big History: Origins and Evolution of Everything

Explore the 13.8 billion-year history of the universe and human civilization to understand the complex mechanisms that shaped our world today.
★ 4.6 (254)

Africa and Globalization: Modern International Relations

Explore Africa's dynamic role in global politics, trade, and cultural exchange while analyzing modern international relations and regional integration.
★ 4.8 (244)

Global Connectivity: The Geography of Economic and Cultural Exchange

Understand how spatial relationships, trade networks, and cultural flows shape our interconnected world through a foundational geographical perspective.
★ 4.5 (236)

Exploring Global Theatre: History, Globalization, and Research

Discover how global cultural exchanges shape modern performance and learn how to investigate diverse theatrical histories through structured research methods.
★ 4.7 (236)

Ancient Chinese History: The Reign and Legacy of Qin Shi Huang

Discover the foundational era of imperial China by analyzing the strategic decisions, reforms, and lasting impact of its first emperor through modern historical methods.
★ 4.9 (228)

Mediterranean History: Exchange and Mobility (15th–18th Century)

Explore how the movement of people, goods, and ideas transformed the Mediterranean world from the Renaissance through the Enlightenment.
★ 4.4 (228)

Understanding Chinese Foreign Policy and Global Relations

Gain a foundational understanding of China's foreign policy, global trade strategies, and diplomatic relations to analyze its growing influence on the world stage.
★ 4.7 (139)

Ancient Mediterranean Archaeology: The Rise of Early Cities

Trace the origins of urban life across the ancient Mediterranean, exploring how trade, material culture, and early communities shaped the foundations of history.
★ 4.9 (137)
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