SE
Oct 6, 2022
This was an excellent course in the history of ancient Egypt. I have always been fascinated by their culture & this course taught me many things that i was not aware of. I really enjoyed this course.
AB
Jan 3, 2025
I always been intrigued with egypt history, and I wanted to start somewhere, After completing this, it gave me a complete walkthrough of ancient egypt which allows me to do better research in future
By Igor S
•May 1, 2024
I expected a history course to be more exciting. In my opinion a history course should help people imagine past events and life in the past more real, to bring more life and understanding what was for the people of that time important. This course however gives a lot of information but very scattered in the way that when you reach the end of the week you have already forgotten what was discussed at the beginning.
By Sara C F
•Apr 23, 2020
I found much of the information to be accurate, however; many mistakes were made during the filming of the videos. I have noticed that no corrections were made to the quizzes after videos were finalized, leaving many questions to have more than one answer from the notes taken, or for questions to not have been addressed at al during the lessons. Overall the course was information but is in need of editing.
By Jigna C
•Nov 12, 2021
Beautiful and wonderful subject but narration is sometimes boring and lifeless. anyone can read a prompt and give lecture. But that will not enthrall.
To be engaged to this subject the narration has to keep you engaged. Am sorry but had to mention it.
The professor may be excellent in his research but sometimes for these courses we need good emotive speakers.
By G.
•Jun 22, 2021
The chronology part was fascinating, but in terms of pure civilization I was expecting more on the topics of arts and craft, medicine and architecture. Nevertheless, the trivia about pyramids, mummies and mythology is really well-written and fun to follow! Thank you for the opportunity!
By Deborah E
•Feb 9, 2021
The smaller videos for each week were not particularly helpful. I would have preferred longer videos with quick quizzes in each before the big quiz at the end. Printable transcripts for each lecture would be helpful as part of the course notes and additional info.
By Mary S
•Jun 14, 2017
The lecturer has a flat, boring delivery. The content is interesting. However the text on which this course is based is very good. It is lavishly illustrated. The print is too small in the paperback edition, but it's big enough in the hardcover edition.
By Myvanwy E
•Dec 8, 2019
some of the exam questions were misleading (the way they were phrased was misleading) and sometimes the delivery was difficult to follow because of the structure of the lectures but I enjoyed this course nonetheless and found the content very interesting.
By Rebecca H
•May 20, 2020
Over halfway through. Overall good information. However, the instructor talks fast and is really to the point with no babble, so taking notes can involve A LOT of pausing the videos, something to be aware of before beginning this course.
By Oliver G
•Jun 15, 2020
An interesting course that gives a little insight into Ancient Egypt, I think the videos could have been a little longer and more fleshed out in terms of content. But it was a okay course, quick and easy enough to follow along with.
By Lynn H
•Mar 14, 2017
There was a lot to try to remember from one quiz to the next and I have memory problems, but if you're a person with normal memory abilities, I guess that wouldn't be a problem. I really enjoyed learning more about ancient Egypt.
By Francisco V
•Aug 8, 2023
En este curso he aprendido sobre la mitologÃa y dioses de Egipto. TenÃa algunas nociones pero no el suficiente conocimiento sobre los gobernantes y dinastÃas de esa época, por lo que el curso ha sido entretenido.
By Saud A
•Feb 18, 2021
Beautifully and comprehensively expressed Ancient Egypt. Gave me so many insights in the life of ancient Egyptians. Like so many today they were obsessed with life after death.
By Cindy D
•Apr 22, 2020
in the first few weeks i found it very slow and hard to take in the info... the course gets more interesting as you go forward. I enjoyed the the two weeks the most
By Daniela C
•Nov 5, 2019
The information was well organized and presented well. However, the presentation was at times dry monotone. Over all, the course taught me what I wanted to learn.
By Mark
•Feb 9, 2017
Informative course for anyone not familiar with the ancient Egyptians; The quizzes have a low (50%) threshold in order to pass, but are not always easy.
By Emma W
•Jul 6, 2020
While the topics are incredibly interesting, one would wish for a little more enthusiasm in the presentation of the knowledge and the course material.
By Dayna A
•Nov 25, 2016
A very basic overview of Egyptian history, not as detailed as I had expected. It didn't cover as many topics as I would have liked.
By Gary W
•Oct 18, 2019
Author is quite slow in presentation. Otherwise material is good and the pictures are well coordinated with the material
By LURIE A F
•Jul 23, 2022
Although I gained knowledge, The course delivery was less than enthusiatic which mad it difficult to remain focused.
By Ananya G
•Jun 7, 2017
I think this course is very informative but I feel, the narration is very flat and some modulation can be used.
By Silke S
•Sep 24, 2020
A bit too theoretical, a list of information. Only the last Video was a bit interaction with other researchers
By Peter M
•Sep 19, 2020
I enjoyed the course. Dr. Silverman needs to stop reading a teleprompter - he literally was reading a script.
By Whitney B
•Mar 1, 2021
The video lectures are short and disjointed. Maybe they would make more sense as an add on to the text.
By Ahmad K
•Dec 4, 2016
A very enlightening course ... i would have liked to hear more about the mythology and the gods roles
By A M
•May 21, 2017
Too simple a course... Would be nice to have more structure period wise and content wise!