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Ten significant women in science
Welcome to this course on significant female scientists. Over the next ten days, you will…
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Revolutions that changed the world
In this course, we will take a journey through the most significant revolutions in history….
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The mad world of the Roman emperors
This course will give you an insight in the world of the Roman emperors. In…
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Technologies that transformed humanity
Although we usually think of technology as unique to modern times, our prehistoric ancestors actually…
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Human history and the first civilizations
What happened in history before ancient Greeks and Romans? In this course, we’ll cover the…
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Vikings: History and mindset
This course looks at the forces that made the Vikings, their adaptive responses to changing…
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Ten turning points of World War II
Between the fall of 1939 and the summer of 1941, Hitler’s Germany conquered most of…
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Greatest US presidents
Some presidents of the United States have responded well to crisis situations to assure the…
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Deadliest dictators in history
Some men leave legacies not of building bridges, but of burning harvests. Some men’s names…
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Europe’s greatest explorers
Explorers are never content with what is known. They are especially curious, adventuring to find…
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History of western epidemics
Infectious diseases have been around for as long as humanity. Some are localized, and some…
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Trials that shaped the modern world
The law changes more slowly than social opinion. When people’s behaviors are drastically different from…
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Most powerful families in history
Throughout human history, when a family gains wealth, territory, and influence, they try to keep…
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Incredible female leaders through history
Around the world and throughout history, some women have made tremendous impacts. In different cultures,…
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Most important historical events of the 20th century
The 20th century was filled with conflict, innovation, and change. Some of the most important…
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Heroes of Greek Legend
When referring to ancient Greece, historians are generally speaking about a time period of around…
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The most influential speeches in world’s history
Since ancient times, people have respected the ability to stand and speak one’s mind. Convictions…