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The Empress Dowager Cixi’s role in late Qing politics: Her power and resistance to certain reforms.

The Empress Dowager Cixi's Role in Late Qing Politics: Her Power and Resistance to Certain Reforms (A Lecture Delivered with a Touch of Drama and a Dash of Humour) (Cue…

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Art

Textile Techniques: Weaving, Knitting, Embroidery, Quilting.

Textile Techniques: Weaving, Knitting, Embroidery, Quilting – A Yarn-tastic Lecture! 🧶🧵 Alright, settle down, settle down! Grab your metaphorical (or literal, I don't judge) bobbins and needles, because today we're…

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Chinese History

The Hundred Days’ Reform: A brief period of attempted institutional and political change.

The Hundred Days' Reform: China's Near Miss with Modernity (and a Whole Lot of Bureaucratic Headaches) (Lecture begins with dramatic flourish, adjusting imaginary spectacles) Alright, settle down, settle down! Today…

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Art

Folk Art Traditions from Around the World.

Folk Art Traditions from Around the World: A Whimsical Whirlwind Tour! 🌍🎨🎉 (Intro Music: Upbeat and slightly chaotic international folk tune) Hello, art enthusiasts, culture vultures, and anyone who's ever…

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Chinese History

The Open Door Policy: US policy aiming to ensure equal trading rights in China.

The Open Door Policy: Let's Keep China's Doors Ajar (And Avoid a Brawl) 🚪 (A Lecture on US Policy in a Land of Empires, Dragons, and Very Tempting Trade) Introduction:…

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Art

Naive Art: Art Created by Self-Taught Artists.

Naive Art: Art Created by Self-Taught Artists - A Whimsical Wander Through Untamed Talent (Lecture begins, cue dramatic music and a single spotlight) Hello, art enthusiasts, art dabblers, and those…

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Chinese History

The Spheres of Influence: Division of China into areas dominated by foreign powers.

The Spheres of Influence: A Humorous Look at the Great China Grab (Professor Qing's History Emporium - Lecture Hall A) (✨ Professor Qing, resplendent in a Tang Dynasty-inspired blazer and…

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Art

Outsider Art (Art Brut): Art Created by Individuals Outside the Conventional Art World.

Outsider Art (Art Brut): Art Created by Individuals Outside the Conventional Art World - A Lecture for the Uninitiated (and the Sort-Of-Initiated) (Welcome! Grab a seat, preferably one that doesn't…

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Chinese History

The Treaty Ports: Areas of foreign control and their impact on Chinese cities.

The Treaty Ports: A Foreign Fever Dream and Their Lasting Legacy on Chinese Cities 🤯 (Lecture Hall Doors Slam Open with a Dramatic BANG! A Professor, clad in tweed and…

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Art

Contemporary Craft: Pushing the Boundaries of Traditional Materials and Techniques.

Contemporary Craft: Pushing the Boundaries of Traditional Materials and Techniques (Lecture!) 🤯🔨🧵 (Welcome! Grab a seat, a metaphorical coffee, and let's dive into the wildly wonderful world of Contemporary Craft!)…

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