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Years That Changed History: 1776

Trace the interconnected events of 1776 to see how the American Revolution fit into the larger picture of world history in the 18th century and beyond.

4.8 (5 ratings)

12 hours 24 lectures

1 week ago

From Yao to Mao: 5000 Years of Chinese History

Take a 5,000-year voyage across one of the most amazing civilizations the world has ever known with this comprehensive and interesting 36-lecture course by an award-winning China scholar.

3.8 (190 ratings)

18 hours 36 lectures

1 week ago

Eat for Your Health: Simple Science and Fantastic Flavor

Learn the basic nutritional science that can help you make better food choices and apply your newfound knowledge in your own kitchen.

4.5 (16 ratings)

7 hours 12 lectures

1 week ago

Transformational Leadership: How Leaders Change Teams, Companies, and Organizations

Get an essential guide to the dynamics of transformational leadership.

4.4 (36 ratings)

12 hours 24 lectures

2 months ago

The Vatican and the World of Italian Art

Join renowned art historian Jean-Pierre Isbouts to explore the story of Italian art, starting with the Vatican. Visit key sites across Italy to see how Italian artists and architects shaped one of humanity’s greatest legacies.

4.6 (7 ratings)

6 hours 14 lectures

2 months ago

What Is Pain?

Pain may seem simple, but it’s much more complex than you may realize. Dive into the 21st-century science of pain as we understand it and see how physicians approach both diagnosis and treatment.

4.3 (8 ratings)

6 hours 12 lectures

2 months ago

The Great Villains of History

Unmask the ruthless ambition and twisted egos behind history’s most infamous villains, from seductive spies to bloodthirsty tyrants.

3.7 (11 ratings)

13 hours 24 lectures

2 months ago

Experiencing James Webb: The Invisible Universe Revealed

Join a noted astronomer as she presents the wonders of the universe through the matchless eye of the James Webb Space Telescope.

5.0 (7 ratings)

6 hours 12 lectures

2 months ago

The Everyday Gourmet: Making Great Meals in Less Time

Who has time to cook after work? You will, with these quick-and-easy recipes that are all gourmet, and no delivery tip.

4.1 (56 ratings)

3 hours 6 lectures

2 months ago

Learning Medical Terminology

Get a solid foundation in the language of medicine and learn how to better understand and communicate about your own body.

3.7 (6 ratings)

None 18 lectures

5 months ago

The Joy of Mathematics

Revel in the sheer joy of mathematics with this fun and exciting course, taught by an award-winning mathematician, that explores a wide range of mathematical ideas.

4.4 (225 ratings)

None 24 lectures

5 months ago

Understanding Artificial Intelligence: Of Minds and Machines

Will machines outsmart us? Chart the history and future of artificial intelligence with this 12-lecture course taught by a philosopher of technology.

4.8 (13 ratings)

None 12 lectures

5 months ago