• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Coursera
  • Online Degrees
  • Careers
  • Log In
  • Join for Free
    Coursera
    • Browse
    • Ancient History

    Ancient History Courses Online

    Explore ancient history, focusing on civilizations like Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Understand their cultures, achievements, and impacts.

    Skip to search results

    Filter by

    Subject
    Required
     *

    Language
    Required
     *

    The language used throughout the course, in both instruction and assessments.

    Learning Product
    Required
     *

    Build job-relevant skills in under 2 hours with hands-on tutorials.
    Learn from top instructors with graded assignments, videos, and discussion forums.
    Learn a new tool or skill in an interactive, hands-on environment.
    Get in-depth knowledge of a subject by completing a series of courses and projects.
    Earn career credentials from industry leaders that demonstrate your expertise.
    Earn your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree online for a fraction of the cost of in-person learning.

    Level
    Required
     *

    Duration
    Required
     *

    Skills
    Required
     *

    Subtitles
    Required
     *

    Educator
    Required
     *

    Explore the Ancient History Course Catalog

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      D

      Duke University

      ART of the MOOC: Colors, Bodies, Power

      Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Disabilities, Social Justice, Performing Arts, Cultural Diversity, Art History, Aesthetics, Sociology, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Advocacy, World History, Political Sciences, Emerging Technologies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      T

      The University of Hong Kong

      Epidemics

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Healthcare Ethics, Community Health, Emergency Response, Research, Immunology, Microbiology, Risk Analysis, Media and Communications

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      232 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      U

      University of California, Irvine

      Relativism

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Social Studies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research, Sociology, Environmental Issue, Science and Research

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
      ·
      44 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      S

      Sungkyunkwan University

      EKP1: Modernity and the Emergence of Korean Philosophy

      Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Liberal Arts, Research, World History

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Space is Everywhere

      Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Music, Culture, Media and Communications, Liberal Arts, Art History, Storytelling, Creativity, World History, Innovation, Science and Research, Writing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      U

      Universidad de Chile

      ¿Cómo (nos) cambia la Tecnología?

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Economic Development, Technology Strategies, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Data Ethics, Research, Social Justice, Science and Research, Diversity Awareness, Sociology, Emerging Technologies, Socioeconomics, World History, Storytelling, Political Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      180 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      U

      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Unión Europea: Historia, Instituciones y Políticas

      Skills you'll gain: European History, Public Policies, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Environmental Policy, Political Sciences, Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Diplomacy, Governance, Sustainable Development

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      136 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      B

      Berklee

      Teoria Musical

      Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music, World Music, Peer Review, Music History, Music Performance

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      69 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Creatividad computacional

      Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Algorithms, Musical Composition, Art History, Music History

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      U

      University of Geneva

      Global Health Security, Solidarity and Sustainability through the International Health Regulations

      Skills you'll gain: Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Environment Health And Safety, Health Policy, Epidemiology, Health Systems, International Relations, Public Safety and National Security, Emergency Response, Health Assessment, Governance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      104 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      T

      The Linux Foundation

      Open Source Software Development Methods

      Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, GitHub, CI/CD, Git (Version Control System), Collaborative Software, Software Development Methodologies, Software Development Life Cycle, Technical Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      1.5K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of California San Diego

      Applied Bioinformatics

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Diagnostic Tests, Computational Thinking, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Informatics, Network Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Biochemistry, Data Mining, Scientific Visualization, Life Sciences, Tree Maps, Microbiology, Biology, Data Analysis Software, Pharmacology, Science and Research

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
      ·
      65 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Ancient History learners also search

    History
    Art History
    Chinese History
    Global History
    World History
    US History
    Art
    Architecture
    1…424344…71

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

    • ART of the MOOC: Colors, Bodies, Power: Duke University
    • Epidemics: The University of Hong Kong
    • Relativism: University of California, Irvine
    • EKP1: Modernity and the Emergence of Korean Philosophy: Sungkyunkwan University
    • Space is Everywhere: University of Colorado Boulder
    • ¿Cómo (nos) cambia la Tecnología?: Universidad de Chile
    • Unión Europea: Historia, Instituciones y Políticas: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Teoria Musical: Berklee
    • Creatividad computacional: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Global Health Security, Solidarity and Sustainability through the International Health Regulations: University of Geneva

    Other topics to explore

    Arts and Humanities
    338 courses
    Business
    1095 courses
    Computer Science
    668 courses
    Data Science
    425 courses
    Information Technology
    145 courses
    Health
    471 courses
    Math and Logic
    70 courses
    Personal Development
    137 courses
    Physical Science and Engineering
    413 courses
    Social Sciences
    401 courses
    Language Learning
    150 courses

    Coursera Footer

    Technical Skills

    • ChatGPT
    • Coding
    • Computer Science
    • Cybersecurity
    • DevOps
    • Ethical Hacking
    • Generative AI
    • Java Programming
    • Python
    • Web Development

    Analytical Skills

    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Big Data
    • Business Analysis
    • Data Analytics
    • Data Science
    • Financial Modeling
    • Machine Learning
    • Microsoft Excel
    • Microsoft Power BI
    • SQL

    Business Skills

    • Accounting
    • Digital Marketing
    • E-commerce
    • Finance
    • Google
    • Graphic Design
    • IBM
    • Marketing
    • Project Management
    • Social Media Marketing

    Career Resources

    • Essential IT Certifications
    • High-Income Skills to Learn
    • How to Get a PMP Certification
    • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
    • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
    • Popular Data Analytics Certifications
    • What Does a Data Analyst Do?
    • Career Development Resources
    • Career Aptitude Test
    • Share your Coursera Learning Story

    Coursera

    • About
    • What We Offer
    • Leadership
    • Careers
    • Catalog
    • Coursera Plus
    • Professional Certificates
    • MasterTrack® Certificates
    • Degrees
    • For Enterprise
    • For Government
    • For Campus
    • Become a Partner
    • Social Impact
    • Free Courses
    • ECTS Credit Recommendations

    Community

    • Learners
    • Partners
    • Beta Testers
    • Blog
    • The Coursera Podcast
    • Tech Blog

    More

    • Press
    • Investors
    • Terms
    • Privacy
    • Help
    • Accessibility
    • Contact
    • Articles
    • Directory
    • Affiliates
    • Modern Slavery Statement
    • Manage Cookie Preferences
    Learn Anywhere
    Download on the App Store
    Get it on Google Play
    Logo of Certified B Corporation
    © 2025 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
    • Coursera Facebook
    • Coursera Linkedin
    • Coursera Twitter
    • Coursera YouTube
    • Coursera Instagram
    • Coursera TikTok