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      University of Pennsylvania

      Wonders of Ancient Egypt

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Ancient History, World History, Anthropology, Timelines, Research Methodologies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Arizona

      Astrobiology: Exploring Other Worlds

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Research, Environment, Environmental Science, Scientific Methods, Microbiology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      516 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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      Universidad de Palermo

      Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality

      Skills you'll gain: Hospitality, Climate Change Adaptation, Market Dynamics, Digital Transformation, Hotels and Accommodations, Sustainable Development, Travel Arrangements, Food Services, Economic Development, Environment and Resource Management, Socioeconomics, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Consumer Behaviour, Supply And Demand

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Environment, Environmental Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Research, Physical Science, Scientific Methods, Chemistry

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Wesleyan University

      The Ancient Greeks

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, European History, World History, Art History, Political Sciences, Anthropology, Cultural Sensitivity, Governance, Scientific Methods

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Arizona

      Knowing the Universe: History and Philosophy of Astronomy

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Physics, Mechanics, Physical Science, Science and Research, World History, Scientific Methods, Chemistry, Biology, Life Sciences, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Applied Mathematics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Applied Public History: Places, People, Stories

      Skills you'll gain: Public History, Storytelling, Program Evaluation, Media and Communications, Research, Community Outreach, Timelines, Case Studies, Cultural Diversity, Research Methodologies, Creativity, Interviewing Skills

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      110 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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      National Taiwan University

      中國古代歷史與人物:秦始皇(Qin Shi Huang)

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Art History, Liberal Arts, Case Studies, Cultural Responsiveness, Political Sciences, Governance

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      228 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      Roman Architecture

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Architectural Design, Architecture and Construction, Construction, Civil Engineering, European History, World History, Research and Design, Design Elements And Principles

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      697 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Alberta

      Dino 101: Dinosaur Paleobiology

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Physical Science, Life Sciences, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Environmental Science, Spatial Data Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular archaeology courses

    • Wonders of Ancient Egypt: University of Pennsylvania
    • Astrobiology: Exploring Other Worlds: University of Arizona
    • Egypt before and after pharaohs. : Sapienza University of Rome
    • Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality: Universidad de Palermo
    • Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life: The University of Edinburgh
    • The Ancient Greeks: Wesleyan University
    • Knowing the Universe: History and Philosophy of Astronomy: University of Arizona
    • Applied Public History: Places, People, Stories: University of London
    • Deep Time: Discovering an Ancient Earth: University of Colorado Boulder
    • 中國古代歷史與人物:秦始皇(Qin Shi Huang): National Taiwan University

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