17 Short courses in Ancient History

The Exploring Stone Age Archaeology -The Mysteries of Star Carr course from University of York is for anyone with an interest in the past and archaeology, and particularly for those with no previous archaeological background who may be considering higher education.

This Discover the Hidden History of York course from University of York will explore a diverse selection of engaging and unusual episodes from York’s history. 

This Exploring Stone Age Archaeology course from the University of York will help you further your interest in the past through a deep dive into a single case study. 

The Archaeological Field School of Etruscology offers a 12-day academic programme including various archaeological hands-on activities to be carried out at some Etruscan sites in Volterra, a charming town in northern Tuscany.

The Summer School “Ancient Egyptian Astronomy, Archaeoastronomy, and Magic” is a 7-day intensive academic program aimed to introduce the students to the study of ancient Egyptian astronomy.

The Summer School at Vada Volaterrana is an excellent opportunity for students to gain practical experience in archaeological investigation, working side-by-side with skilfull and experienced researchers in the field. 

The Summer School " How to study Egyptian Mummies: Techniques and Instruments" is a 7-day intensive academic program aimed to introduce the students to the study of ancient Egyptian mummies and mummification practice.

Undertake an historical and cross-cultural study of mythology and folktale. Earn the Mythology and Folktale diploma by taking 12 credit hours of courses from the departments of classics, religion, German and Slavic studies and Icelandic language and literature. Add the micro-diploma to your University of Manitoba degree.

Submerged Prehistoric Landscapes - Geneva Summer Schools from University of Geneva offers an intensive course on a new, multidisciplinary scientific field: Continental Shelf Prehistoric Research (CSPR).

This Greek Myth and Epic module from UCL Summer School will examine Greek myths as found in Greek literary (and occasionally, artistic) sources and will provide students with an introduction to the study of Greek mythology in its literary, social, historical and philosophical context.

This online Disease and Therapy course at National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) addresses the issue of health, medical treatment and other therapeutical practices in the east Mediterranean during later Prehistory, namely the 3rd and 2nd millennium BC. 

In this Greek and Roman myth - stories and histories module from The Open University UK you’ll develop an understanding of the key features of Greek and Roman myth by exploring art, literature and objects that take Greek and Roman myth as their subject matter. 

In this Hybrid and monstrous creatures in Minoan iconography online course at National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA)you'll have the chance to meet the most popular Greek mythological creatures, found in Minoan Iconography, which have been recognized and studied by various scholars. 

This online course in Ritual and daily life in the prehistoric Eastern Mediterranean at National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) explores the archaeological evidence from the Aegean area, Cyprus and other regions of eastern Mediterranean during prehistoric/protohistoric times, focusing on specific subjects. 

How do texts travel, transform, and acquire new meaning across cultures and centuries? Find out on Manuscript Cultures in Connection. Texts and Written Traditions Across the Ancient and Medieval World from University of Padua.

How have plants shaped human history, and what can they still teach us today? Find out on Archaeobotany International Summer School - Planting the Seed - Plants as Resources Yesterday and Today at University of Padua.

The arts of ancient Greece: the birth of classical taste course at National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) is the perfect introduction to an extraordinary cultural phenomenon, catering for the non-specialist, the art enthusiast, the beginner in the study of the classical world, the archaeologist many of us hide inside.