Best Free History Courses & MOOCs

FutureLearn

University of Exeter

Many Faces: Understanding the Complexities of Chinese Culture (FutureLearn)

Humanities Languages & Literature

Dive deep into the heart of Chinese culture with our exclusive online course, Many Faces: Understanding the Complexities of Chinese Culture. This unique program will guide you through the intricate world of Chinese art, literature, and the concept of the 'noble hero', providing a fresh perspective on modern China that goes beyond clichés and stereotypes.

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4 Weeks

China Chinese Culture Chinese History

Visualizing Imperialism & the Philippines, 1898-1913 (edX)

EdX

MIT,MITx

Visualizing Imperialism & the Philippines, 1898-1913 (edX)

Humanities Art and Culture

Discover how visual media shaped public opinion on US imperialism during 1898-1913 through this unique online course from MIT's Visualizing Cultures project. Learn about the occupation of the Philippines, political cartoons, and historical photography as tools for understanding historical debates.

Self Paced

Self-Paced

History Civilization Barbarism

FutureLearn

The University of Newcastle, Australia

Great South Land: Introducing Australian history (FutureLearn)

Humanities History

Embark on a captivating journey through Australian history with 'Great South Land: Introducing Australian History' – a FutureLearn course designed to unravel the intricate layers of Australia’s past. From the deep time of Aboriginal history to the tumultuous periods of convictism and colonialism, this course provides an enlightening overview of key historical themes.

No sessions available

3 Weeks

Colonialism Australia Australian History

FutureLearn

The University of Newcastle, Australia

Introduction to American History: From Reconstruction to World War, 1865-1919 (FutureLearn)

Humanities History

Embark on a journey through America's transformative period following the Civil War. This course will guide you through key events such as Reconstruction, segregation, and the shaping of U.S. foreign relations up to World War I. Gain insights into the domestic and international developments that defined this era.

No sessions available

3 Weeks

Civil War Reconstruction American History

FutureLearn

National Maritime Museum

Confronting Captain Cook: Memorialisation in museums and public spaces (FutureLearn)

Humanities History

Dive deep into the world of Captain James Cook and his monumental voyages that shaped history. This course examines the complex legacy left by this iconic figure, exploring both his achievements and the controversies that surround him today. Learn how museums and public spaces confront these issues through memorialisation.

No sessions available

5-12 Weeks

History Captain James Cook Memorialisation

Almeida Garrett e o Teatro do seu Tempo (UAb)

Universidade Aberta

Almeida Garrett e o Teatro do seu Tempo (UAb)

Humanities Languages & Literature

Dive into the world of Portuguese literature with 'Almeida Garrett e o Teatro do Seu Tempo', an online course that explores the political life and historical context of one of Portugal's most celebrated writers, Almeida Garrett. Delve into the intricacies of his play 'Frei Luís de Sousa' and understand its significance in the 19th-century theatrical landscape.

Self Paced

Self-Paced

History Theatre Almeida Garrett

O Real Paço Mafra: do Magnânimo ao Clemente (UAb)

Universidade Aberta

O Real Paço Mafra: do Magnânimo ao Clemente (UAb)

Humanities History

Descubra a história fascinante do Real Paço de Mafra, um palácio emblemático da monarquia portuguesa. Este curso detalha as transformações e os momentos cruciais vividos por este monumento ao longo dos séculos, desde o reinado de D. João V até a influência de D. João VI.

Self Paced

Self-Paced

History Art History

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The University of Newcastle, Australia

European Empires: An Introduction, 1400–1522 (FutureLearn)

Humanities Social Sciences

Discover the pivotal moments and key players in the formation of Europe’s initial modern colonial empires during the period 1400-1522. This course offers a detailed look at how encounters beyond Europe's borders not only shaped distant lands but also significantly influenced the continent itself.

No sessions available

3 Weeks

Europe European History European Empires

FutureLearn

Royal Holloway, University of London,People’s History Museum

Peterloo to the Pankhursts: Radicalism and Reform in the 19th Century (FutureLearn)

Humanities Social Sciences

Join us as we commemorate the bicentenary of the Peterloo Massacre with an insightful journey through 19th-century Britain's turbulent quest for reform. From the brutal suppression of peaceful protest at Peterloo to the powerful activism of the Pankhursts, this course offers a comprehensive understanding of radicalism and its impact on modern democracy.

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4 Weeks

History Revolutions Reform