Futurelearn

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The course is important in that it will discuss the relationship between textile factory labour in the past and present, and specifically consider the uses of British industrial heritage in the present day. It will...

4.28

Understand how war deaths are countedCalculating the number of deaths during a war is a difficult, but necessary, task - having accurate information is crucial for political and societal debates and decisions. On this course...

4.45

Discover sources that help you understand the past, and explain the present! The language of history determines how we view our world and understand urgent issues, such as the environment, conflict and human rights. This...

4.63

Explore British railway history and learn what work on the railways was likeOn this course, you will investigate the professional lives of the men and women working on the British railways from the 1840s until...

4.75

Explore Scottish history and learn more about using historical sourcesPalaeography is the study of ancient handwriting and a vital skill in the historian’s toolkit. It is essential when conducting research on early modern Scotland –...

4.75

Chart the progress of an archaeological excavation from dig to lab and beyond. We’ll show you around our field school at the Vale of Pewsey, a relatively untouched site compared to its famous neighbour, Stonehenge....

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How did a peace treaty signed by an English king in 1215 become such an important symbol of liberty and human rights around the world? This course will start by looking at the events that...

4.48

Explore the British Empire through six controversial themesOver six weeks, we’ll explore the British Empire through six themes - money, violence, race, religion, gender and sex, and propaganda. You’ll get to hear the stories of...

3.59

Look beyond the clichés and stereotypes of art and literature in Chinese cultureChinese culture has not been explored in as much depth as Chinese history and politics. By uncovering the richness and diversity of Chinese...

4.55

Subcultures have existed for a long time: the greasers of 1950s America, the mods and rockers of the 1960s and 70s in England, the grunge of the 1980s and 90s, to name a few. Each...

4.62

Learn about Britain’s involvement in the transatlantic slave tradeOn this course, you’ll be introduced to the history of slavery and the lived experiences of enslaved people in the British Caribbean. Explore the link between global...

4.79

Discover the history of the struggle for rights and representation16 August 2019 marked the bicentenary of the Peterloo Massacre, a key milestone in the campaign to reform Parliament in the 19th century, and an important...

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Discover what happened to the Scottish soldiers at the Battle of Dunbar 1650In November 2013 archaeologists observing building work near Durham Cathedral in England made an unexpected discovery: skeletons in two mass graves. Over the...

4.74

More than a hundred years after it ended, the First World War has lost none of its fascination. It was a war of unprecedented scale and brutality, with countless casualties. It also left a poisonous...

4.72

Uncover the turbulent history of Tudor England and its lasting impactFrom magnificence and martyrs to weddings and war, the Tudor period was one of the most eventful in British history. The reigns of the five...

4.51

Examine the roots of football and its rise to modern prominance. This course will explore the history and culture of football, with a focus on the World Cup and on Leicester City Football Club. We’ll...

4.68

What are the challenges of preserving Stave Churches? Find out on this course. Stave Churches in Norway are admired worldwide for their rich history and intricate architecture. Some have been standing for almost 1,000 years...

4.68

Understand Greek and Roman approaches to health and well-beingWhat did being healthy in ancient Rome or Greece look like? How can we tell what well-being meant in ancient times? This online course will help you...

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Discover how books were made, sold and read between 1450 and 1800The early modern period was an exciting time for invention and innovation. On this course, you’ll explore book production using examples from Trinity College...

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Explore computer programming and complete block-language programming exercisesWhat are computers good at and how can you get the best out of them? On this course, you’ll find out how and why people program computers. Using...