Wondrium is the subscription streaming service from The Teaching Company, the same publisher behind The Great Courses DVDs. The platform launched under the Wondrium name in 2021 as a rebrand of The Great Courses Plus and later reverted toward The Great Courses Plus branding in 2024.

What kind of content is on Wondrium?

The library is mostly nonfiction lecture series from university professors and subject experts, spanning history, science, mathematics, philosophy, music, and the arts. Wondrium also added documentaries, how-to series, and licensed material from partners such as Kino Lorber and Craftsy.

How is The Great Courses different from MOOC platforms?

Where many course platforms focus on professional skills and certificates, The Great Courses commissions academic-style lecture series with production-quality video, no graded assignments, and no completion credentials. The format suits lifelong learners rather than career students.

The audience is general-interest adult learners who want structured deep dives into humanities and science topics. There are no prerequisites, and most series assume only curiosity about the subject.

Is Wondrium the same as The Great Courses?

They share a publisher but operate as different products. The Great Courses sells individual lecture series as a one-time purchase on DVD or digital, while Wondrium / The Great Courses Plus is the all-you-can-watch subscription tier.

Wondrium (The Great Courses)

TL;DR: Wondrium (The Great Courses) is an online course provider with 19 courses on CourseFlix covering Non-Tech, History and culture and Soft Skills & Communication.

19 courses 4+ topics

Wondrium (formerly The Great Courses Plus and originally The Great Courses) is a US online education platform that has been publishing university-level video lecture series since 1990. The platform's distinctive contribution is the depth and production quality of its courses — each is taught by a tenured university professor with the production values of a documentary series, not a YouTube tutorial.

The catalog covers academic disciplines rather than technical-skill training: history, philosophy, science, mathematics, literature, music theory, religion, economics. Material is taught by faculty from Stanford, Yale, Princeton, the University of Chicago, MIT, and similar institutions. Wondrium is typically used by intellectually-curious adult learners filling in the liberal-arts side of their education.

The CourseFlix listing under this source carries over 19 Wondrium / Great Courses titles spanning that range — sitting in the broader CourseFlix catalog as general-interest reference rather than as a software-engineering track. Material is paid; Wondrium itself runs on a monthly / annual subscription on the original platform.

Courses by Wondrium (The Great Courses)

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Life Lessons from the Great Books
An expert storyteller and professor shows you how some of Western civilization's greatest literary masterpieces can provide guidance in your life across the gul
18h 12m
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Existentialism and the Authentic Life
In the 24 fascinating lectures of Existentialism and the Authentic Life, Professor Skye C. Cleary will lead you through the writings of many existentialists to
11h 57m
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Mind-Blowing Science: Season 2
Mind-Blowing Science is back! Season 2 of our National Capital Emmy® Award-winning series has arrived and it’s chock full of even more mind-blowing moments as a
4h
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Macroeconomics Made Clear
In 24 revealing lectures, Macroeconomics Made Clear will introduce you to the subject that people have been theorizing about and modeling for almost 100 years.
12h 34m
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The Many Hidden Worlds of Quantum Mechanics
One universe is not enough. Learn about the Many-Worlds Interpretation of quantum mechanics in this exciting course taught by a renowned expert. Taught by Profe
11h 56m
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Understanding Cognitive Biases
Understand how your brain’s efficiency shortcuts can leave you with a biased view of the world and learn how to combat these tendencies in your everyday life. A
10h 51m
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Great Utopian and Dystopian Works of Literature
Join an award-winning professor to examine a wide range of literary works extending from the peaceful to the nightmarish, and from the conservative to the subve
12h 29m
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Brain Myths Exploded: Lessons from Neuroscience
Team up with a brain expert and use the needle of neuroscience to burst popular myths about memory, dreams, and more. Join an acclaimed neuroscientist for 24 le
12h 2m5/5
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The Power of Thought Experiments
Thought experiments have been used throughout history by great thinkers to expand our knowledge of ourselves and the world. In this course, you’ll explore fasci
11h 54m5/5
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How to Survive in Space
From launch to landing, spaceflight is a horror show of hazards. Discover how to overcome them, with the help of a biomedical/aerospace engineer. Taught by vete
5h 51m
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Tibet: History, Culture, and Religion
Examine the current geopolitical reality of an ancient people as you uncover the past, present, and possible future of Tibet. There are few regions that have be
8h 48m
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Elevate Your Everyday Cooking with Curtis Stone
Elevate your cooking skills with eye-opening (and mouth-watering) techniques from Michelin-starred chef Curtis Stone himself. Everyone loves to eat delicious fo
4h 37m
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Great Thinkers, Great Theorems
Delve into the mechanics of some of math's greatest and most awe-inspiring achievements. Explore the most awe-inspiring theorems in the 3,000-year history of ma
12h 14m
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Rediscovering the Age of Dinosaurs
Journey to Jurassic times. Dinosaurs fascinate people of all ages and are icons of our natural history. In this course, you’ll learn about the diversity of dino
10h 11m
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Veterinary School for Everyone: Caring for Cats and Dogs
Help your pets live healthy, happy lives with invaluable advice from a board-certified veterinary specialist. Dr. Justine Lee, emergency veterinary expert and b
11h 24m
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The Middle East in the 20th Century
Gain insight into the history of one of the most complicated yet consequential regions in our world today. In The Middle East in the 20th Century, you will gain
11h 3m
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Foundations of Eastern Civilization
Uncover the fascinating origins of East Asian civilization in this comprehensive course that explores the history of China, Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia. So
23h 27m
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The Foundations of Western Civilization
In this sweeping course, you get the classic grand tour of ancient Western civilization, taught by an award-winning professor of history at Notre Dame. You can
24h 40m
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Foundations of Western Civilization II: A History of the Modern Wester
Expand your understanding into the depth and breadth of an unprecedented period in world history with an expert historian as your guide. More than just a histor
24h 29m

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Frequently asked questions

What is Wondrium?: Wondrium is the subscription streaming service from The Teaching Company, the same publisher behind The Great Courses DVDs. The platform launched under the Wondrium name in 2021 as a rebrand of The Great Courses Plus and later reverted toward The Great Courses Plus branding in 2024.
What kind of content is on Wondrium?: The library is mostly nonfiction lecture series from university professors and subject experts, spanning history, science, mathematics, philosophy, music, and the arts. Wondrium also added documentaries, how-to series, and licensed material from partners such as Kino Lorber and Craftsy.
How is The Great Courses different from MOOC platforms?: Where many course platforms focus on professional skills and certificates, The Great Courses commissions academic-style lecture series with production-quality video, no graded assignments, and no completion credentials. The format suits lifelong learners rather than career students.
Who is Wondrium for?: The audience is general-interest adult learners who want structured deep dives into humanities and science topics. There are no prerequisites, and most series assume only curiosity about the subject.
Is Wondrium the same as The Great Courses?: They share a publisher but operate as different products. The Great Courses sells individual lecture series as a one-time purchase on DVD or digital, while Wondrium / The Great Courses Plus is the all-you-can-watch subscription tier.

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