Explore the history of navigation, from stars to satellites.

An in-depth look at the 1854 London cholera epidemic in Soho and its importance for the field of epidemiology.

An overview of divination systems, ranging from ancient Chinese bone burning to modern astrology.

Learn about the forces in American politics that seek to influence the electorate and shift the political landscape.

Learn how early American politics informed the U.S. Constitution and why its promise of liberty and equality has yet to be fully...

Traces Albert Einstein’s engagement with relativity, quantum mechanics, Nazism, nuclear weapons, philosophy, the arts, and...

Explore the archaeology, history, art, and hieroglyphs surrounding the famous Egyptian Pyramids at Giza. Learn about Old Kingdom...

Learn how global warming impacts human health, and the ways we can diminish those impacts.

Explore the ethical controversies of financial markets.

Learn about the Quran, the central sacred text of Islam, through an exploration of the rich diversity of roles and...

Learn about the key beliefs and practices of Judaism through an examination of its sacred texts and their interpretation.

Explore the diverse and complex roles that religions play in both promoting and mitigating violence.

Learn how to better understand the rich and complex ways that religions function in historic and contemporary contexts.

This course examines the Sikh scripture from a doctrinal and historical perspective by providing an overview of Sikh teachings as...

Learn about the rich and diverse beliefs and practices of Buddhists across time and place. Experience Buddhism through its...