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Teaching the Holocaust: Innovative Approaches to the Challenges We Face (FutureLearn) FutureLearn
University College London,Yad Vashem

Teaching the Holocaust: Innovative Approaches to the Challenges We Face (FutureLearn)

Dive into 'Teaching the Holocaust: Innovative Approaches to the Challenges We Face' on FutureLearn. This course is designed for educators seeking innovative ways to approach teaching such a complex and sensitive topic as the Holocaust. Through this program, you'll gain insights into historical context, pedagogical challenges, and practical solutions that can help you effectively teach about one of history's most tragic events.

Self Paced
3 Weeks
Dead Interesting: Uncovering Roman Britain in Old Museum Collections (FutureLearn) FutureLearn
University of Reading,Colchester Musuems

Dead Interesting: Uncovering Roman Britain in Old Museum Collections (FutureLearn)

Dive into the fascinating world of Roman Britain with 'Dead Interesting: Uncovering Roman Britain in Old Museum Collections'. This course takes you on an exploration of early Roman life through the lens of archaeological discoveries. By examining ancient remains and museum collections, you'll gain insights into the daily lives, rituals, and culture of people living in Roman Britain over 2000 years ago. Special focus is given to understanding cremation burials and reconstructing a profile of individuals from the first century AD.

Self Paced
2 Weeks
The Life and Afterlife of Mary Queen of Scots (FutureLearn) FutureLearn
University of Glasgow

The Life and Afterlife of Mary Queen of Scots (FutureLearn)

Embark on a captivating journey through time with 'The Life and Afterlife of Mary Queen of Scots.' This course delves into the life of one of history's most intriguing figures, from her ascension as queen of Scotland in 1542 to her complex legacy that endures centuries later. Uncover the secrets behind her marriages, political intrigues, and the myths surrounding her infamous beheading.

Self Paced
3 Weeks
New Zealand History, Culture and Conflict: A Museum Perspective (FutureLearn) FutureLearn
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

New Zealand History, Culture and Conflict: A Museum Perspective (FutureLearn)

Embark on a three-week journey through New Zealand's past with 'New Zealand History, Culture and Conflict: A Museum Perspective'. This course offers an in-depth look at how exploration, colonization, and conflict have shaped the nation’s cultural identity. By examining Te Papa Tongarewa’s collections of artefacts and treasures, you'll gain insights into pivotal historical moments that have contributed to New Zealand's unique national consciousness.

Self Paced
3 Weeks