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.

Gain an understanding of history, museum studies, and curation by looking at, organizing, and interpreting art, artifacts,...

Develop skills in digital research and visualization techniques across subjects and fields within the humanities.

Learn about Christianity through a study of its sacred scriptures. We will explore how diverse Christians have interpreted these...

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

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

Learn about the rich diversity of Hindu sacred texts – hymns, narratives, philosophical thought – and their interpretations.

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

Learn about the Qin and Han dynasties, and how Buddhism and ideas of self-realization influenced the medieval period.

Explore the reunification of China under the Tang with a focus on aristocratic culture — from poetry to calligraphy to literature.

Explore China’s imperial period, with a focus on the Song dynasty and the role of the exam system in government.

Explore the impact of the conquest dynasties and the world of the Ming.

Learn how the Manchus conquered the Qing and established the last of the imperial dynasties.

Explore the birth of modern China with a focus on the time between the fall of the Qing and the end of World War II.