World History

World History explores global historical events, cultural interactions, and societal transformations across different time periods and regions. This skill involves understanding patterns of migration, trade, conflict, and diplomacy that have shaped human civilization. Historians analyze historical sources to interpret the impact of empires, revolutions, and globalization. A comprehensive knowledge of world history enhances cross-cultural understanding, academic research, and the ability to connect historical themes to contemporary issues.
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    Tel Aviv University

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, International Relations, Governance, Research Methodologies, Cultural Diversity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    344 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Art History, Public History, Case Studies, Liberal Arts, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Political Sciences, Culture

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    228 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Melbourne

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Diversity Awareness, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, World History, Research

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    433 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, World History, Aesthetics, Liberal Arts, Performing Arts, Social Justice, Multimedia, Peer Review

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    653 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Copenhagen

    Skills you'll gain: Electronic Media, Art History, Social Studies, Media and Communications, Cultural Diversity, European History, World History, Storytelling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    603 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Aesthetics, Culture, World History, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling, Writing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    53 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Liberal Arts, Storytelling, Culture, Writing

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    212 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de Palermo

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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    191 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free

    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Governance, Social Studies, World History, Anthropology, Diplomacy, Sociology, Political Sciences, Economics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    801 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Social Sciences, Anthropology, World History, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Media and Communications, Economics, Political Sciences, Psychology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    1.3K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Liberal Arts, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research, European History, World History, Anthropology, Political Sciences, Psychology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    759 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Culture, Anthropology, World History, Social Sciences, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Timelines, Art History

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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