Courses
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Medieval Warfare in the Middle East, Europe, and Central Asia
Explore the development of land warfare from 1000 to 1300. From the Eurasian Steppe to the Middle East and the kingdom of England, this course offers a sweeping panorama of military history during a crucial period in global history.
$125
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Mongol Invasion: Mamluks, Crusaders, and Mongols and the struggle for the Middle East (1218- 1323)
Explore the convulsions shaping the 13th century Middle East, a time when Mongol, Crusader, and Muslim powers struggled for supremacy. Through war, trade, conversion, and technological innovation, you will learn how these encounters changed history.
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Monsters!!
Study some of the earliest human-form monsters in world literature and trace their evolution from the ancient world to the Gothic horror novel.
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Myth Busters: Viking Edition
Learn about the Vikings and their Age through eight common myths about them. Are they true? Take this course and find out.
$19.95
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Olga of Kiev and the Rus
This self-paced course is an introduction to Olga of Kiev, medieval ruler of the Rus. Learn about her impact in the history of Ukraine, Christianity, and the world of Norse women. Also included is a contextual background to the region.
$19.95
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Reading Beowulf
A structured reading group that will read Beowulf in its entirety in around 600 lines each week. The course also covers related Old Germanic texts. All will be read in translation with opportunities to pronounce Old English.