It’s hard to sate wanderlust when quarantined at home, but these fascinating online courses will transport you virtually to Italy, providing rich insights into the places, art work and performances you’ve seen, or will see when travel resumes. All courses below are in English.

The Changing Landscape of Ancient Rome. Archaeology and History of the Palatine Hill (Sapienza University of Rome via Coursera). Rome’s Palatine Hill, with roots believed to date to the city’s founding, is one of the Eternal City’s most important sites, although not as well known as such ancient landmarks as the Forum and Colosseum.