The Great Courses

Even after deciphering its hieroglyphs, and marveling at its scarabs, mummies, obelisks, and sphinxes, Egyptian civilization remains one of history's most mysterious....

Even if you have listened to many of these illustrative pieces throughout your life you will never hear them the same way again after experiencing these lectures....

You'll become engrossed in "the romance of the intellect," as Professor Sugrue opens a path for you into the inner structure of these timeless dialogues....

While they were indeed ostentatious, calculating, worldly, cruel - and even, occasionally, murderous - you may be surprised to find that the Borgias were not terribly different from other powerful and ambitious families of their day....

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a collection of techniques for managing moods and modifying behaviors. Build a robust self-improvement toolkit with this expert guidance....

From Genesis to Job, the Hebrew scriptures contain some of the most influential stories in Western civilization....

You'll investigate the mechanisms by which the church not only ministers to its worldwide flock but also deals with the practical realities of its administration....

While American history spans not much more than two centuries, it is filled with a wealth of leaders, wars, movements, inventions, and ideas....

Over the span of 48 lectures, four experienced lawyers and teachers recreate key parts of the first-year law student experience....

In this series of 24 fascinating lectures you'll investigate how the human brain is sculpted by evolution and other factors....

Consider the intense and rapid changes that transformed the political, social, and economic struggles of the world during the 20th century....

These guiding principles allow you to follow the narratives of the plays as they unfold, with a clear understanding of how the plays function and fit together....

Most of us have a limited understanding of the powerful role economics has played in shaping human civilization. This makes economic history a vital lens through which to think....

Understanding Economics: Game Theory introduces you to this fascinating field, which combines the fun and challenge of games with the logic of brain teasers....

These thirty-six lectures will help you think about and discuss economic issues that affect you and the nation every day....

Philosophers have long puzzled over the nature of space, time, and matter. These inquiries led to the flowering of physics with the Scientific Revolution in the 17th century. Since then, the spectacular success of modern physics might appear to have made philosophy irrelevant....

Over 5,000 years, India has been home to a rich tapestry of peoples and cultures. Two of the world's great religions - Hinduism and Buddhism - have their origins in South Asia....

Throughout the course, a host of literary "case studies" will refine and elaborate on the concepts of artful reading....

How is it possible for the disciplines of cosmology, geology, anthropology, biology, and history to fit together?....

Clinical sport psychologist Eddie O'Connor, PhD, shares the best ways for you to reach your personal peak based on the latest scientific research....