What humanities classes should we offer next?

There still time to enroll in this fascinating live class on the history of medicine: thicket.com/courses/1684...

Now enrolling: Take a look at love in unique ways to find some new insights on the phenomenon that leaves us somewhere between madness and reason. thicket.com/courses/993-...

Now enrolling: In this course, we will explore different works of science fiction that deal with this trope of "rogue code" and draw parallels to popular imaginations of technology in real-life. thicket.com/courses/1289...

New class: Explore religion through five distinct lenses—the sacred, myth, ritual, community, and the individual—to uncover how human beings construct meaning, build societies, and understand their place in the universe. thicket.com/courses/1651...

New Class: Read Octavia Butler, and develop a robust understanding of her life, short fiction, and role in the genre of Afrofuturism. thicket.com/courses/1915...

Excited for our next class, "Reading the New Latin American Weird," to kick off tomorrow. We'll be discussing Horacio Quiroga's "The Feather Pillow" and other great stories. shortstoryproject.com/stories/the-...

Every week, Thicket hosts live online humanities classes led by PhDs from top universities. Philosophy. Literature. History. Art. No grades. No tests. No pressure. Just engaging (and fun) conversations.

Highlights of questions from our first class: "Gods and Monsters: Understanding our Hopes and Fears" 🧵

Studying religion doesn't have to mean getting bogged down in endless arguments about who is "right" or what is "true." Instead, this course takes a step back to look at the powerful, hidden architecture that shapes all faiths. thicket.com/courses/1651...

Want to try a class on Thicket for cheap? We're looking for curious learners to give us feedback on our platform. DM us for details.

Explore Greek and Roman medicine in a live class with Professor Charles Bartlett (PhD Harvard). Discuss the evolution of the professional physician, medicine's relation to religion and philosophy, and the longstanding influence of ancient medical thought. thicket.com/courses/1684...

oin Sam Bozoukov (PhD Harvard) for a live class on Shakespeare’s most compelling political dramas—Julius Caesar, Coriolanus, and Measure for Measure. Explore themes that continue to grip contemporary life: populism, propaganda, law, and the abuse of power. thicket.com/courses/1486...

Join Professor Baker for a live class on Stoicism, as the ancients left it and as we can use it today. thicket.com/courses/1816...

Your summer class schedule could look this awesome too:

A few spots left in "Reading the New Latin American Weird," taught by Carlos Gonzalez (PhD Harvard). In this course, we examine how contemporary Latin American writers have reshaped fiction through what is often labeled “Gothic,” “horror,” or “the Weird.” thicket.com/courses/1024...

This is one reason that we built Thicket to emphasize live discussion-based classes, instead of pre-recorded "content." (The other reason is that it's more fun). www.npr.org/2025/08/06/g...

Looking for a good book club? Thicket offers live online seminars in literature, led by PhDs who love to teach. Classes include:

Thicket is a platform where humanities scholars can teach live seminars for curious learners. Our aim is two-fold: 1. Give humanities instructors as much control as possible to teach what they love 2. Broaden access to live humanities education beyond universities All feedback is welcome :)

*New Class* thicket.com/courses/958-...

**New Class** "Gods and Monsters: Understanding our Hopes and Fears" An interdisciplinary journey through the myths, literature, and films that define the boundaries of humanity. thicket.com/courses/859-...

A short blog post on designing a seminar on Thicket: thicket.com/blog/designi...

We just passed 100 early-access signups. Now we just need some more classes! Anyone interested in creating one?? Apply to teach on Thicket here: thicket.com/teach

*New Class Listing* "Design with Science and Feeling" - Marta Delgado discusses how architectural design evokes different emotions, drawing on research in neuroscience and environmental psychology. Signup to hear when this class opens for enrollment: thicket.com/courses/166-...

New Class Listing: Introduction to Chinese Philosophy. Let us know what else you'd like us to add to our offering! thicket.com/courses/661-...

Our first blog post: "Why We Built Thicket" thicket.com/blog/why-we-...

In progress: teacher profiles for our class marketplace.

We're hiring! Senior position in the learning sciences. "We seek a scholar whose research has focused on the development & application of learning technologies to achieve just & equitable educational learning opportunities, teaching practices, policies, & systems." careers.umich.edu/job_detail/2...

We're just starting to build our offering of online humanities courses. What classes would you like to see on Thicket?

A sneak peek of our shiny new learning platform!

We're live (sorta)! Signup to hear when our classes launch: thicket.com