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      Duke University

      Understanding 9/11: Why 9/11 Happened & How Terrorism Affects Our World Today

      Skills you'll gain: Public Safety and National Security, International Relations, Social Studies, Security Strategy, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Policy Development, World History

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      127 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Deep Time: Discovering an Ancient Earth

      Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, General Science and Research, Research, Scientific Methods, Environment, Ancient History, Peer Review, Laboratory Testing, Timelines, World History

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Sapienza University of Rome

      Egypt before and after pharaohs.

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, World History, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Anthropology

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      163 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Museum of Modern Art

      透过摄影看世界

      Skills you'll gain: Photography, Aesthetics, Photo Editing, Art History, Storytelling, Creativity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      101 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Copenhagen

      An Introduction to Global Health

      Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Maternal Health, Child Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Infectious Diseases, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Water Resources, Health Promotion, Health Education, Social Determinants Of Health, Epidemiology, Community Health, Environmental Policy, Sanitation, Nutrition and Diet, Climate Change Programs, Chronic Diseases

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      872 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Emory University

      Extinctions: Past, Present, & Future

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Physical Science, Environmental Issue, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Ancient History, World History, Timelines, Biology, Climate Change Adaptation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      138 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de Palermo

      Arte Medieval

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Ancient History, Aesthetics, European History, World History

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Arizona

      Roman Art and Archaeology

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, World History, European History, Social Studies, Political Sciences, Timelines

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      678 reviews

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      Yale University

      宇宙之旅:展现生命 (Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life)

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Life Sciences, Culture, Liberal Arts, Anthropology, Social Studies, Biology, General Science and Research, Physical Science, World History, Environmental Science, Physics, Storytelling, Scientific Methods, Timelines

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tel Aviv University

      The Emergence of the Modern Middle East - Part I

      Skills you'll gain: World History, Political Sciences, International Relations, European History, Social Sciences, Economics, Governance, Cultural Diversity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Utrecht University

      Contemporary Palestinian History

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, World History, Research, Diplomacy, Case Studies, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Socioeconomics, Timelines, Governance

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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The World Bank Group

      Bajemos la temperatura: De la ciencia climática a la acción

      Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Resilience, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Community Development, Cooperation, Environmental Science, Collaboration, Water Resource Management, Energy and Utilities, Innovation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      247 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Understanding 9/11: Why 9/11 Happened & How Terrorism Affects Our World Today: Duke University
    • Deep Time: Discovering an Ancient Earth: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Egypt before and after pharaohs. : Sapienza University of Rome
    • 透过摄影看世界: The Museum of Modern Art
    • An Introduction to Global Health: University of Copenhagen
    • Extinctions: Past, Present, & Future: Emory University
    • Arte Medieval: Universidad de Palermo
    • Roman Art and Archaeology: University of Arizona
    • 宇宙之旅:展现生命 (Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life): Yale University
    • The Emergence of the Modern Middle East - Part I: Tel Aviv University

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