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The reign of Empress Wu Zetian (624-705 CE), exploring her unique and powerful tenure as China’s only female emperor, challenging traditional gender norms and implementing significant political and social reforms during the Tang Dynasty.

Empress Wu Zetian: The Dragon Lady Who Dared to Rule (and Look Good Doing It!) (Lecture Begins) Alright, settle down, settle down! Welcome, future historians and lovers of historical gossip,…

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Art

Intaglio Printing: Incising Lines into a Plate So the Grooves Hold Ink.

Intaglio Printing: Incising Lines into a Plate So the Grooves Hold Ink (A Lively Lecture!) (Welcome, esteemed art enthusiasts, to Intaglio 101! Prepare yourselves for a deep dive into the…

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Chinese History

The flourishing of Buddhism during the Tang Dynasty, examining its widespread popularity, the construction of grand monasteries, and the pilgrimages of monks like Xuanzang to India, despite periods of suppression.

The Tang Dynasty: A Buddhist Bonanza (with a Few Bumps Along the Way) 🏯🙏🐉 (A Lecture on the Flourishing of Buddhism in Tang China) (Insert dramatic intro music here -…

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Chinese History

Exploring Tang Dynasty poetry, delving into the works of legendary poets like Li Bai (Li Po) and Du Fu, which represent a high point in Chinese literary history, capturing diverse themes and emotions.

Lecture: Soaking in Starlight and Sorrow: Exploring the Majesty of Tang Dynasty Poetry (🔔 Gong! Sound of a traditional Chinese bell echoes, followed by the rustle of silk as the…

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Art

Relief Printing: Carving Away Areas So the Raised Parts Print.

Relief Printing: Carving Away Areas So the Raised Parts Print! 🗿🔪 Alright, gather 'round, ye budding Picassos and fledgling Van Goghs! Today, we're diving headfirst into the wacky and wonderful…

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Art

Printmaking Processes: Creating Multiple Copies of an Image – Exploring Relief (Woodcut, Linocut), Intaglio (Engraving, Etching), Planographic (Lithography), and Stencil (Screen Printing).

Printmaking Processes: Creating Multiple Copies of an Image – Exploring Relief (Woodcut, Linocut), Intaglio (Engraving, Etching), Planographic (Lithography), and Stencil (Screen Printing) (Lecture Hall Intro Music: Upbeat and slightly quirky…

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Chinese History

The Tang Dynasty (618-907 CE): A peak of imperial power and cosmopolitanism, exploring this era of significant cultural achievement, territorial expansion, and vibrant international trade along the revitalized Silk Road.

The Tang Dynasty (618-907 CE): A Peak of Imperial Power and Cosmopolitanism (A Lecture in History, presented with Pizzazz!) Alright, class! Settle down, settle down! Today, we're diving headfirst into…

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Chinese History

Constructing the Grand Canal during the Sui Dynasty, understanding the immense scale of this engineering project connecting northern and southern China, which proved vital for transporting grain, troops, and facilitating economic integration.

Constructing the Grand Canal During the Sui Dynasty: An Epic Undertaking (and a LOT of Digging!) (Lecture Hall, Ancient History 101. Professor Archimedes "Archie" Fang, a slightly disheveled but enthusiastic…

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Art

Assemblage: Creating Sculpture by Combining Found Objects.

Assemblage: Creating Sculpture by Combining Found Objects – A Lecture (with Sparkles!) ✨ Alright, art adventurers! Buckle up, because today we're diving headfirst into the wonderfully weird and wildly liberating…

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Chinese History

The Sui Dynasty (581-618 CE): Rebuilding the unified empire, witnessing Emperor Wen’s successful campaigns that ended centuries of division and laid the groundwork for the subsequent flourishing of the Tang Dynasty, despite its short lifespan.

The Sui Dynasty (581-618 CE): A Flash in the Pan That Fried Up the Tang Dynasty (Lecture Hall Image: A projected image of a slightly singed wok with a perfectly…

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