25 Best History Courses Online
We compared 25 History courses currently listed on Coursera, edX and Udemy, priced from $19.99 to $670.50. 11 come from a named university or institution, including University of Washington, University of Bayreuth and University of Michigan. They are ordered by our CourseAsk score, which is built from how thoroughly each course describes what it teaches, whether it comes from a named institution, and how it compares on price — not from star ratings, which our course data does not include.
- Courses compared
- 25
- Price range
- $19.99 – $670.50
- Providers
- Coursera, edX, Udemy
- Last updated
- 18 Sep 2026
How these 25 courses were chosen
Every course below is a real, currently listed course from Coursera, edX, Udemy, matched to "History" by our catalog and ordered by our CourseAsk score. Courses whose own title names the topic rank above those only tagged with it.
The grade on each entry scores how much the provider publishes about the course before you pay — the length and detail of the description, whether it lists learning outcomes and objectives — and whether a named university or institution stands behind it. A is fully documented and institution-backed; E is little more than a title and a price. Courses with almost nothing published are left ungraded rather than marked down, because an unknown course and a poor one are not the same thing.
There are no star ratings on this page — the course feeds we license do not include them, and we would rather leave a column out than fill it with a number we cannot stand behind. What we do have is price: these range from $19.99 to $670.50, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.
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Ukraine: History, Culture and Identities
Offered by University of Washington
Explore the history, culture and society of the people of Ukraine from the Middle Ages to the present in this introductory course developed by the Ukrainian Institute, educational studio EdEra, and the National Universit...
$49.00listed price -
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Immigration and Labour Markets in Economic History
Offered by University of Bayreuth
Do immigrants lower the wages of low-skilled workers? How quickly do immigrants integrate into the labour market and what policies foster integration? Explore these questions from the perspective of economic history, usi...
$79.00listed price -
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Internet History, Technology, and Security
Offered by University of Michigan
The impact of technology and networks on our lives, culture, and society continues to increase. The very fact that you can take this course from anywhere in the world requires a technological infrastructure that was desi...
$49.00listed price -
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The History of Rocket Science
Offered by University of Michigan
Modern rocket design started amidst World War II, pushing the boundaries of what rocketry was capable of. In The History of Rocket Science, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of this complicated history and discuss key a...
$49.00listed price -
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Past Life Regression - Experience Your Spiritual History
So, what's it all about?Do you find that you have a profound connection to a certain time period in history? Do you have an affinity for a certain profession, dress style, or a longing for something to happen? Do you hav...
$109.99listed price -
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The Modern World, Part Two: Global History since 1910
Offered by University of Virginia
This is a survey of modern history from a global perspective. Part Two begins early in the twentieth century, as older ways of doing things and habits of thought give way. What follows is an era of cataclysmic struggles...
$49.00listed price -
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Qatari History and Heritage
Offered by Qatar University
This course provides a broad knowledge of and an in-depth insight into the history of Qatar from its days as a society based on pearl diving and maritime trade to its development into a traditional Arabian Gulf emirate a...
$39.00listed price -
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The Modern World, Part One: Global History from 1760 to 1910
Offered by University of Virginia
This is a survey of modern history from a global perspective. Part One begins with the political and economic revolutions of the late 1700s and tracks the transformation of the world during the 1800s. Part One concludes...
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History of China: Bronze Age to the Last Dynasties
Offered by Harvard University
This course explores the fascinating history of China from the Bronze Age to the end of its imperial dynasties. You will gain insights into the cultural, political, and social transformations that have shaped one of the...
$670.50listed price -
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Art History from Renaissance to the 20th Century
In this course, we will discuss about the different aspects of Art History from Renaissance to the 20th century as follows:-Part 1 – Course introduction & precursors to Renaissance artCourse introductionPrecursors to...
$84.99listed price -
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The Kurds and the Middle East: History, Politics & Identity
This course aims to provide an in-depth analysis of the Kurdish people, a critical component of the Middle Eastern geopolitical landscape, focusing on their political, social, and cultural structures in Iran, Iraq, and S...
$19.99listed price -
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Bachelor of Arts in History
Offered by Maryville University
This Bachelor of Arts in History provides an in-depth exploration of historical events, contexts, and interpretations. Students will engage with various sources and methodologies to better understand the complexities of...
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History of China: The Modern Era
Offered by Harvard University
This course explores the modern history of China, focusing on significant events and transformations that have shaped the nation in recent times. Participants will examine key historical moments and figures, gaining insi...
$670.50listed price -
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The Jewish Bible: Its History As A Physical Artifact.
Offered by Harvard University
Can a book teach us more than just what is written inside of it? Beyond the words on a page, physical texts provide insights into the history, culture, and people of a time. One such text is the Jewish Bible, which has a...
$149.00listed price -
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Tangible Things: Discovering History Through Artworks, Artifacts, Scientific Specimens, and the Stuff Around You
Offered by Harvard University
Gain an understanding of history, museum studies, and curation by looking at, organizing, and interpreting art, artifacts, scientific curiosities, and the stuff of everyday life.
$69.00listed price -
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Women Making History: Ten Objects, Many Stories
Offered by Harvard University
Learn how American women created, confronted, and embraced change in the 20th century while exploring ten objects from Radcliffe’s Schlesinger Library.
$209.00listed price -
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Arab-Islamic History: From Tribes to Empires
Offered by Tel Aviv University
Learn about the history of the Arab and Muslim world during its first millennium, including political, social and cultural aspects.
$189.00listed price -
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The Complete History of Music, Part 2: The Renaissance
Welcome to the COMPLETE HISTORY OF MUSIC, PART 2! This class is for anyone who has wondered about the origins of music, how it came to be, and where it came from. In this course, we will look at the world during the rena...
$34.99listed price -
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A history of forensic anthropology through true crime
Thanks to television and true crime, forensic anthropology is more popular than ever. In this course you will learn what forensic anthropology is and how it developed through real stories about true crimes that marked pi...
$29.99listed price -
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Ancient Aegean Art History: Roots of Civilization
This course covers the art history of four ancient Aegean civilizations: Neolithic Helladic, Cycladic, Minoan, and Mycenaean. Already "lost civilizations" by the time that Homer wrote down the oldest Greek epics, the art...
$24.99listed price -
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European Studies: History & Culture, Law and EU Governance
Offered by KU Leuven
This course explores the intricate history and culture of Europe, alongside an understanding of law and EU governance. You'll gain insights into the evolution of European societies and legal frameworks that shape the con...
$159.30listed price -
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Hollywood: History, Industry, Art
Offered by University of Pennsylvania
Explore the history of Hollywood, from Edison and the birth of film to the rise of the internet.
$169.00listed price -
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edX MOOC / Non-creditHistory of Italy
Offered by Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II
A journey through the history of Italy, from 1862 to 1948, amid great conflicts and great successes
$55.00listed price -
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After the Arab Spring – Democratic Aspirations and State Failure
Offered by University of Copenhagen
Learn why the hope and excitement of the Arab Spring is gone, why so many Arab states are falling apart, why the youth are so frustrated, why there are so many refugees, and what can be done about it. The so-called Arab...
$49.00listed price -
25
Anti-Racism I
Offered by University of Colorado Boulder
Anti-Racism I is an introduction to the topic of race and racism in the United States. The primary audience for this course is anyone who is interested in learning about race/racism in the US who has never taken a course...
$49.00listed price
Best History Courses Online compared
Prices shown are the provider's listed price when we last updated this page. Confirm on their site before enrolling.
What the prices here tell you
The 24 priced courses on this page run from $19.99 to $670.50, with the middle of the range around $55.00 — a spread of $650.51. That is a wide gap for one subject. A higher price on this page usually reflects who is behind the course rather than how much material it contains, so it is worth opening two or three at different price points and comparing their syllabus before deciding.
Who is behind these courses
These courses come from Coursera, edX and Udemy. The platforms differ in how they sell: some charge once per course, others expect a subscription, and the listed price is not always what you pay at checkout after a promotion. 11 of these are produced by a named university or institution, including University of Washington, University of Bayreuth and University of Michigan — which usually means a fixed syllabus and a recognised certificate, rather than an individual instructor’s own course.
Before you enrol
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