A universe of knowledge, freely explored
The best resources to learn anything, hand-picked.
Dantes is a free directory of the best books, courses, videos and podcasts for 2,092 topics, from piano to machine learning. Every pick is reviewed by a person. No algorithms, no ads, no paid placements.
How Dantes works
A map of what to learn, and the best place to learn it.
Picked by people, not ranked by algorithms
Every resource passes four tests: who made it, whether it teaches you to think, whether it replaces three weaker ones, and free first. Nobody can pay to be listed or ranked higher.
How we curateFree first, paid clearly labelled
Free courses, lectures and open textbooks come first. A paid course only gets in when nothing free comes close. Books are marked Paid, though any public library can lend them.
Why DantesOrganised like a map
16 domains, 186 fields and 2,092 topics, each with its resources sorted from beginner to advanced. Stop comparing tabs and start learning.
See the learning mapBrowse by subject
Every subject, mapped.
16 domains · 2,092 topics · 12,133 hand-picked resources
Arts & Design11 fields · 133 topics- Artistic Practice & Creative Process15 resources
- Game Design14 resources
- Art History13 resources
- Color Theory12 resources
- Drawing12 resources
- Color Theory in Drawing11 resources
Music & Audio7 fields · 87 topics- Piano32 resources
- Building a Music Career13 resources
- Chords & Harmony13 resources
- Mixing Techniques12 resources
- Music Production12 resources
- Music Theory11 resources
Languages5 fields · 43 topics- Spanish23 resources
- German21 resources
- Japanese21 resources
- Mandarin Chinese21 resources
- How to Learn Any Language19 resources
- French18 resources
Programming & Tech21 fields · 265 topics- AI Agents27 resources
- Machine Learning27 resources
- Data Visualization24 resources
- Algorithms22 resources
- Deep Learning22 resources
- Cryptography20 resources
Business & Entrepreneurship14 fields · 196 topics- Freelancing & Solopreneurship31 resources
- Project Management17 resources
- Social Media Marketing17 resources
- Business Strategy15 resources
- Entrepreneurship14 resources
- Leadership14 resources
Finance & Economics7 fields · 108 topics- Oil & Gas Markets37 resources
- Corporate Finance31 resources
- Macroeconomics22 resources
- Structured Finance & Securitization20 resources
- Quantitative Finance16 resources
- Environmental Economics15 resources
Sciences12 fields · 163 topics- Physics46 resources
- Biology24 resources
- Chemistry22 resources
- Introduction to Astronomy17 resources
- Climate Change15 resources
- Sustainable Farming15 resources
Mathematics31 fields · 309 topics- Linear Algebra27 resources
- Calculus23 resources
- Real Analysis23 resources
- Probability & Statistics19 resources
- Introduction to Mathematics15 resources
- Classical Mechanics14 resources
Engineering10 fields · 138 topics- Chemical Engineering16 resources
- Architecture Fundamentals15 resources
- Embedded Systems15 resources
- Computer Architecture14 resources
- Architecture Practice13 resources
- Microcontrollers & Embedded13 resources
Health & Medicine12 fields · 126 topics- Neuroscience24 resources
- Genetics18 resources
- Internal Medicine17 resources
- Emotional Resilience16 resources
- Longevity & the Science of Aging16 resources
- Microbiology15 resources
Social Sciences12 fields · 165 topics- Language Acquisition24 resources
- Existentialism21 resources
- International Relations20 resources
- World Literature19 resources
- American Government15 resources
- Foreign Policy15 resources
Literature & Writing5 fields · 81 topics- Poetry15 resources
- Screenwriting14 resources
- Literary Criticism13 resources
- Fiction Writing12 resources
- Plot Structure12 resources
- Classical Literature11 resources
Trades & Crafts8 fields · 99 topics- Home Renovation & DIY18 resources
- Sewing14 resources
- Recipe Development12 resources
- Bushcraft & Wilderness Survival11 resources
- Food Safety11 resources
- Garment Construction11 resources
Personal Development17 fields · 186 topics- Poker21 resources
- Decision Making18 resources
- Conflict Resolution17 resources
- Emotional Intelligence16 resources
- Leadership Development15 resources
- Persuasive Speaking15 resources
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Before you set sail
What is Dantes?
Dantes is a free, hand-curated directory of learning resources. For each of 2,092 topics, it lists the best books, courses, videos, podcasts and websites, sorted from beginner to advanced. It is not a course platform: it points you to the best material wherever it lives. About Dantes →
Is Dantes free?
Yes. There are no subscriptions, paywalls or premium tiers, and you do not need an account. Most of the resources it lists are free as well, and the ones that cost money are labelled Paid.
Why are some resources marked Paid?
Free resources come first. A paid course only gets in when it is the definitive resource in its field and nothing free comes close. Books are chosen on quality alone and marked Paid because they cost money to buy, but most public libraries can lend them.
How are resources chosen?
Every resource has to pass four tests: authority (who made it), rigor (does it teach how to think about the subject), economy (one definitive resource beats five fragments) and free first. A person reviews each one before it is listed, and nobody can pay to be listed or ranked higher. How we curate →
How is Dantes different from searching Google or YouTube?
Search engines and video platforms rank what keeps you clicking. Dantes ranks nothing by engagement: it keeps a short list of the best resources per topic, so you can stop comparing tabs and start learning. Why Dantes →
Can I suggest a resource?
Yes. Anyone can suggest a resource, and every suggestion goes through the same four tests as the rest of the library. Suggest a resource →