Courses
World History Courses
Explore global history through key events, cultures and transformations. Understand how societies have influenced one another across time. Ideal for broadening your historical perspective.
The Spanish Civil War: Ideology, the International Brigades, World War II and Beyond
The Spanish Civil War: Ideology, the International Brigades, World War II and Beyond
<p>The Spanish Civil War was far more than a national conflict, it was a testing ground for the ideas and alliances that would soon ignite World War II. This engaging course explores the passions,
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Winston Churchill: The Second World War
Winston Churchill: The Second World War
<p>Winston Churchill's six-volume history of the Second World War remains one of the most influential historical works ever written by a participant in the events it describes. This course explores
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World War One: The Psychologists, Artists and Writers Who Changed Our World
World War One: The Psychologists, Artists and Writers Who Changed Our World
<p>The First World War changed far more than the political map of Europe. It reshaped psychology, medicine, literature and the arts. Beginning with Pat Barker's acclaimed novel Regeneration, this
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Horrible Hollywood: Scandals, Secrets and the Dark Side of the Movie Studios
Horrible Hollywood: Scandals, Secrets and the Dark Side of the Movie Studios
<p>Behind the glamour of Hollywood's golden age lay a world of fierce rivalries, scandals, exploitation and personal tragedy. This course explores some of the darker episodes in the history of the
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Historic London through the Ages
Historic London through the Ages
<p>We take a journey through this amazing city where 2000 years of history have left its marks for us to see. Starting from Piccadilly, we visit the Duke of Wellington’s home, Carnaby Street,
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The Decade the World Changed: Paris, War and the Birth of Impressionism
The Decade the World Changed: Paris, War and the Birth of Impressionism
<p>The 1870s marked one of the great turning points in art history. Against the backdrop of war, political upheaval and rapid technological change, a new generation of artists challenged traditional
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Modern Zionism: History, Conflict and Contemporary Debates
Modern Zionism: History, Conflict and Contemporary Debates
<p>Modern Zionism has played a major role in shaping the modern Middle East and continues to influence global politics, diplomacy and international debate. This course traces the origins of Zionism in
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Modern Zionism: History, Conflict and Contemporary Debates
<p>Modern Zionism has played a major role in shaping the modern Middle East and continues to influence global politics, diplomacy and international debate. This course traces the origins of Zionism in
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Empires of China and Rome: Legends and Legacy
Empires of China and Rome: Legends and Legacy
<p>The Chinese and Roman empires developed at opposite ends of Eurasia, yet each built long-lasting systems of power, culture and influence. This course compares these two great empires, tracing their
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Exploring Museums Dedicated to Artists on the French Riviera
Exploring Museums Dedicated to Artists on the French Riviera
<p>The French Riviera has inspired artists for more than a century, and today many of its finest museums celebrate the lives and work of those who made the region their home. Beginning in Nice, this
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Modern China: From Declining Empire to Global Power
Modern China: From Declining Empire to Global Power
<p>This course surveys China’s transformation from late Qing reforms at the turn of the 20th century to its rise as a global power at the beginning of the 21st. It examines historical shifts,
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