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Ancient China Unveiled: From the Xia Dynasty to the Rise of Qin

Discover the origins of one of the world’s most enduring civilizations in Ancient China Unveiled, an immersive 6-session online course that will take you on an exciting journey through over a thousand years of Chinese history. From the legendary Xia Dynasty to the unification of China under the Qin, this course covers the rise, fall, and transformation of dynasties and kingdoms that shaped Chinese culture, politics, and philosophy. Each session delves into a pivotal era of ancient China, exploring the powerful rulers, technological innovations, and epic battles that influenced the course of history. Whether you’re a history enthusiast or new to the subject, this course will ignite your curiosity and give you a deep understanding of China’s ancient past. Through engaging lectures, vivid storytelling, and interactive discussions, you’ll experience the rich tapestry of ancient China in a way that brings the past to life.

CourseBy David Miano

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Assyria and Babylon

Step into the captivating world of the ancient Near East with our comprehensive online course, offering an in-depth exploration of one of history's most influential and dynamic regions, spanning from the 21st to the 6th century BCE. The great Mesopotamian cultures of Assyria and Babylon dominated what is now Iraq thousands of years ago as the world's early superpowers. You'll journey through the rise and fall of these states, uncovering their profound impact on civilization as we know it, and giving you a better understanding of the political, cultural, and social history of the Near East in this time period and an insight into the ancient mindset, contributing to your understanding of the beneﬁts and challenges of this region of the world.

CourseBy David Miano

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Rise of the Romans

This class explores the emergence and development of Roman civilization from the foundation of the city of Rome to the time of Julius Caesar (1st century BCE). Students will be introduced to the works of ancient Roman poets, historians, and thinkers together with art and archaeology to investigate Roman culture and society, as well as the origin and development of republican government, imperialism, technological innovations, and literary and visual arts. Topics include the roles of women and slaves, Roman religion, the Punic Wars, and the revolutions of Marius, Sulla, and Caesar.

CourseBy David Miano

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The Birth of Indian Civilization

Historian Dr. David Miano leads you through India’s formative centuries—beginning with the urban brilliance of the Indus Valley, moving through the contested Indo-Aryan migrations and Vedic age, and culminating in the spiritual upheaval of the Buddha and the imperial vision of Ashoka. Each (already-recorded) 90-minute session blends lecture and guided source analysis, giving students not merely facts but the historian’s toolkit for weighing evidence and debunking popular myths. The result is a coherent, transferable framework for understanding early India—and any ancient society you encounter next.

CourseBy David Miano

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The Dawn of Civilization

In this course, we study the emergence of our world’s first complex societies in the ancient Near East, beginning with the earliest settlements in the Epipaleolithic period and finishing with the development of the world’s first empire in the mid-third millennium BCE. We will pay special attention to how societies grew across the expanse of time, from small hunter-gatherer villages to large consolidated states, taking a close look at the invention of agriculture, the wheel, bronze metallurgy, writing, literature, and the development of religion and government. To do this, we will rely on material remains, primary source documents, and art, which illuminate the unique features of ancient Near Eastern societies.

CourseBy David Miano

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