Ancient Civilizations

This history course begins with the earliest civilizations in Mesopotamia, the Indus River Valley, Mesoamerica, China, Egypt, and the East African highlands. We will study ancient Greece and Rome, the formation of major world religions in their cultural and geographic contexts, the Silk Road and other trade networks, empire building, syncretism, social stratification, and the history of climate and disease.

Prerequisite: Big History 2

Instructor: Laura Fokkena

DETAILS:

Suggested age range: 13+

Outside work: 2 to 3 hours per week (video + readings)

When & where: Wednesdays on Zoom from 11:00 - 12:00 Eastern Time, Apr. 5 - June 28, 2023. No class May 17.

Fee: $200 ungraded/$250 graded; this includes a non-refundable registration fee of $10. We offer discounts for groups, siblings, and students who enroll in multiple classes. (Discount information.) Payment plans available. Fees waived for families with financial need.  (Waivers and payment plan information.) Questions about how classes work? Read our course FAQ.

Photo credit: Laura Fokkena