A Brief History of the World

This series of 36 lectures offers a comprehensive exploration of world history, expanding beyond well-known stories of Western civilizations to include the histories of China, Japan, Russia, India, and remote regions of Africa and the Americas. Professor Stearns examines how human societies across the globe have developed, interacted, and evolved from the Neolithic era to the modern era, providing surprising insights and challenging common assumptions along the way. Through engaging episodes and comparative analysis, the course reveals the interconnectedness of human cultures and the enduring impact of their shared experiences.