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Roman Art and Archaeology (Coursera)

The objective of this course is to provide an overview of the culture of ancient Rome beginning about 1000 BCE and ending with the so-called "Fall of Rome". We will look at some of the key people who played a role in Rome, from the time of the kings [...]

The Changing Landscape of Ancient Rome. Archaeology and History of the Palatine Hill (Coursera)

Studying ancient - as well as medieval or modern - cities basically means telling local urban stories based on the reconstruction of changing landscapes through the centuries. Given the fragmentary nature of archaeological evidence, it is necessary to create new images that would give back the physical aspect of [...]

Plagues, Witches, and War: The Worlds of Historical Fiction (Coursera)

A unique and exciting introduction to the genre and craft of historical fiction, for curious students, aspiring authors--anyone with a passion for the past. Read classics of the genre, encounter bestselling writers of historical fiction, and discover your own historical archive while interacting with a global community of interested [...]

Historia del Arte: Del Arte Prehistórico al Renacimiento (Coursera)

El arte deriva de un deseo de la persona para comunicarse con otros” (Edvard Munch). Y es desde la prehistoria que el humano ha dejado impresas sus huellas a través del arte. ¿Qué características tienen esas huellas artísticas? ¿Qué nos comunican sobre el periodo de tiempo al que pertenecen? [...]

Rome: a Virtual Tour of the Ancient City (FutureLearn)

Mar 27th 2023
Rome: a Virtual Tour of the Ancient City (FutureLearn)
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Explore the architecture and history of Rome, walking around a 3D digital model of the ancient city, with this free online course. Explore ancient Rome through a unique, historically accurate 3D model. Take a guided tour around ancient Rome with expert Professor Matthew Nicholls, using his detailed and award-winning [...]

Health and Wellbeing in the Ancient World (FutureLearn)

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 Health and Wellbeing in the Ancient World (FutureLearn)
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Use literary and archaeological evidence to see how ancient Greeks and Romans approached health, well-being and societal issues. What did being healthy in ancient Rome or Greece look like? How can we tell what well-being meant in ancient times? This online course will help you investigate these questions, using [...]

Archaeology of Portus: Exploring the Lost Harbour of Ancient Rome (FutureLearn)

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Archaeology of Portus: Exploring the Lost Harbour of Ancient Rome (FutureLearn)
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Learn how ancient artefacts, written evidence, excavation and digital technologies are transforming understanding of this harbour. The Roman harbour city of Portus lay at the heart of an empire that extended from Scotland to Iraq. Established by Claudius and enlarged by the emperor Trajan with spoils of the Dacian [...]
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49.00 GBP

Christianisme et philosophie dans l’Antiquité (edX)

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Christianisme et philosophie dans l’Antiquité (edX)
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Présentation des relations entre le christianisme et la philosophie dans l’Antiquité grecque et romaine. Le christianisme s’oppose-t-il à la raison philosophique ? Ce questionnement d’ordre général peut trouver une première réponse dans l’étude historique de la confrontation entre christianisme et philosophie dans l’Antiquité. Cette confrontation a joué un rôle [...]
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42.00 EUR

Roman Architecture (saylor.org)

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Roman Architecture (saylor.org)
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In this course, we will study the architecture of Ancient Rome, beginning with its origins in the eighth century BC, and continuing through the fourth century AD with the move of the Roman capital to Constantinople.

Art of Ancient Greece and Rome (saylor.org)

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Art of Ancient Greece and Rome (saylor.org)
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In this course, we will study the art of Classical Antiquity. The different units of the course reflect the main chronological stages in art development in Ancient Greece and Rome, from the coming together of the Greek city-state and the emergence of “geometric art” (around 900 B.C.) to [...]