Courses
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Norse Myth and Legend in the Saga of the Volsungs
Trace the rise and ruin of a legendary family line in The Saga of the Volsungs in this interactive course. Through chapter reading and discussion each week, explore one of the most powerful and enduring works of medieval Norse literature.
$75
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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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Relics in Antiquity and the Middle Ages
This course examines sacred objects in the premodern Mediterranean world, with a focus on the Christian veneration of relics. Through primary sources and modern scholarship, learn the various ways people understood these objects' power and histories.
$149
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Religion and Faith in the European Middle Ages
The development and challenges of the Christian faith and other religious discourses in medieval Europe over 700 years. Explore cults and beliefs, including heretical movements, persecutions and the sparks of the Reformation.
$125
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Society in the Viking Age
The structure of Nordic society was unique in Europe during the Viking Age from c. AD 750-1100. Learn how and why that mattered for what Vikings were able to accomplish.
$19.95
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The Art of the Middle Ages in Europe
Using a multicultural and intersectional approach, explore architecture, paintings, and other decorative arts across different nations from the medieval period. Learn art interpretation skills, historical analysis, key concepts and terminology.
$99