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This online course series explores how to interpret the sacred texts of Christianity, Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, and Sikhism.

This online course gives an introduction to 18th century opera by analyzing Händel’s "Giulio Cesare" and Mozart’s "Don Giovanni".

This online course explores handwriting’s role in the later Middle Ages as Europe was in the midst of the "paper revolution” and the quantity of documents was exploding.

This online course guides learners through the first half of L´Orfeo, highlighting aspects of operatic form and dramatic technique, the rehearsals and cultural context for the...

This online course analyzes Medieval scrolls in detail, and explores their uses and historical significance.

This online course explores how readers in the first information age interacted with their books.

Musculoskeletal AnatomyX invites students to join basic science and clinical faculty at Harvard Medical School (HMS) to learn about several musculoskeletal injuries commonly...

This online course program gives an introduction to key data science essentials through real-world case studies. It includes courses on the R programming language, data...

This online course explores the poetry of the Civil War and its aftermath.

In this online course, students will learn about the Manchus, who conquered Ming China and established the last of the imperial dynasties; their Qing dynasty would become the...

This online course gives an introduction to 19th century opera by analyzing Wagner’s "Das Rheingold" and Verdi’s "Otello".

This online course explores the science behind climate change. It discusses the likely impact of continued greenhouse gas emissions, emphasizing the scientific uncertainties...

This online course explores strategies for leading in a changing world. It includes identifying and unbundling complex challenges, the role of formal and informal authority,...

This online course, the third installment of the multi-part Poetry in America series, focuses on the poetry of Walt Whitman, a quintessentially American writer whose work...

This online course explores ancient Chinese philosophy and ethics, including Confucianism and Daoism. It also discusses how this might challenge Western assumptions of what it...

This online course explores the development of 2D and 3D interactive games by analyzing the design of games such as Super Mario Bros., Pokémon, Angry Birds, and more. It also...

The jury is an institution in some legal systems in which a panel of citizens weigh evidence and decide verdicts of court cases. "To jury" is, at its most basic form, to judge....

This online course explores key concepts of urban development by examining cities around the world. It also includes a historical exploration of cities like ancient Rome.

This online course explores the fascinating history of Igor Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring, one of the most challenging and rewarding ballets ever written.

This online course (MOOC) is the first of ten parts of a course series that collectively spans over 6,000 years of Chinese history.This first part of the series gives an...