Who says there is not future in history?We continue our exploration of lectures from the Ivy League

History

Improve your knowledge of American, world and ancient history with these informative video lectures.

1. CLCV 205 - Introduction to Ancient Greek History: This course traces the development of Greek culture in regard to politics, the arts and philosophy from the Bronze Age to the late classical period. [Open Yale]
2. HIST 119 - The Civil War and Reconstruction Era, 1845-1877: Learn about this tumultuous period in American history from Professor David Blight in this course that explores the causes and consequences of the Civil War. [Open Yale]
3. HIST 276 - France Since 1871: Francophiles can indulge in these free video lectures that cover social, political and economic changes in France from 1871 into the modern age. [Open Yale]
4. Women and War in the Twentieth Century: Learn from top scholars about how women have played a role in the wars of the 20th century from guardians of the home to front line terrorists. [Harvard @ Home]
5. Brown v. Board: Looking Back, Looking Forward: Brown vs. the Board of Education was a historic case and this video lecture provides an insightful retrospective using a panel of several of the attorneys on the case as well as a discussion of desegregation and civil rights. [Harvard @ Home]
6. Benjamin Franklin: Scientist, Diplomat: Professor Dudley Herschbach discusses the inventions of Ben Franklin like the lightening rod in this lecture. [Harvard @ Home]
7. Oliver Cromwell: Commoner to Lord Protector: Oliver Cromwell played a big role in 17th century English politics and this lecture offers background on his rise to power as a military and political leader. [Harvard @ Home]
8. Interpreting the Past with Professor Laurel Ulrich: Check out this lecture to learn about revolutionary ideas in America and how it has affected everyday life. [Harvard @ Home]
9. Keynote Address: Lincoln and Douglas: The Debates that Defined America: Part of the James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions, this lecture explores one of the most historic debates that has ever taken place in American history. [Princeton]
10. America’s First Cause: Harvey C. Mansfield delivers this lecture on the writings of Alexis de Tocqueville, focusing on his work Democracy in America. [Princeton]
11. How Obscenity Became the Litmus Test for the First Amendment: Fans of the First Amendment, the one regarding freedom of speech, will find this lecture by Rochelle Gurstein to be of particular interest. [Princeton]
12. Baptized in Blood: Moral Reflections on the American Civil War: Harry S. Stout, Professor of American Religious History at Yale University, explores some of the ramifications the American Civil War in regards to the religious legacy and just conduct during the battles. [Princeton]

Source: Online Universities.