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    University of Virginia

    Plagues, Witches, and War: The Worlds of Historical Fiction

    Skills you'll gain: Public History, Writing, Storytelling, Writing and Editing, World History, European History, Oral Expression, Creativity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    625 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Wesleyan University

    The Modern and the Postmodern (Part 1)

    Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Art History, European History, Liberal Arts, World History, Culture, Socioeconomics, Political Sciences, Sociology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1K reviews

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Reconstructing America's Story

    Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Social Justice, World History, Political Sciences, Storytelling, Policy Analysis, Diversity Awareness

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

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    Universitat de Barcelona

    Magic in the Middle Ages

    Skills you'll gain: European History, World History, Art History, Research, Investigation, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1.7K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tel Aviv University

    The History of Modern Israel - Part I: From an Idea to a State

    Skills you'll gain: World History, European History, Social Studies, International Relations, Political Sciences, Public Safety and National Security, Demography, Cultural Diversity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    810 reviews

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Historia del Arte: Del Arte Prehistórico al Renacimiento

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Ancient History, Aesthetics, Culture, World History, Anthropology, European History, Timelines, Design Elements And Principles

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    566 reviews

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    Utrecht University

    Contemporary Palestinian History

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, World History, Research, Diplomacy, Case Studies, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Socioeconomics, Timelines, Governance

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Washington

    Ukraine: History, Culture and Identities

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Community Development, Cultural Responsiveness, Culture, European History, Social Studies, World History, Art History, Economic Development, Ancient History, International Relations, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Political Sciences

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    310 reviews

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    University of London

    Applied Public History: Places, People, Stories

    Skills you'll gain: Public History, Storytelling, Program Evaluation, Media and Communications, Research, Community Outreach, Timelines, Case Studies, Cultural Diversity, Research Methodologies, Creativity, Interviewing Skills

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    112 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Museum of Modern Art

    Modern Art & Ideas

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Liberal Arts, Aesthetics, Creativity, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Storytelling, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Content Creation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    6.8K reviews

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    University of Rochester

    History of Rock, Part One

    Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, World History, Instrumental Music, Music Theory, Electronic Media

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.2K reviews

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    University of Arizona

    Roman Art and Archaeology

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, World History, European History, Social Studies, Political Sciences, Timelines

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    680 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular history courses

  • Plagues, Witches, and War: The Worlds of Historical Fiction: University of Virginia
  • The Modern and the Postmodern (Part 1): Wesleyan University
  • Reconstructing America's Story: University of Pennsylvania
  • Magic in the Middle Ages: Universitat de Barcelona
  • The History of Modern Israel - Part I: From an Idea to a State: Tel Aviv University
  • Historia del Arte: Del Arte Prehistórico al Renacimiento: Universidad de Palermo
  • Contemporary Palestinian History: Utrecht University
  • Ukraine: History, Culture and Identities: University of Washington
  • Applied Public History: Places, People, Stories: University of London
  • Modern Art & Ideas: The Museum of Modern Art

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