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The First Opium War (1839-1842): A clash between China and Britain over the opium trade, marking the beginning of a period of increased foreign intervention and unequal treaties that undermined Chinese sovereignty.

The First Opium War (1839-1842): A Clash of Empires and a Puff of Injustice 💨 Alright class, settle down, settle down! Today, we're diving headfirst into a historical head-scratcher –…

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Art

Byzantine Art: Icons and Mosaics – Exploring the Religious Art of the Eastern Roman Empire.

Byzantine Art: Icons and Mosaics – Exploring the Religious Art of the Eastern Roman Empire 🏛️✨ (Professor: Dr. Art Historian, a notoriously flamboyant scholar with a penchant for dramatic pronouncements…

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Chinese History

The Canton System: Restricting European trade, understanding the Qing policy that limited foreign trade to the port of Canton (Guangzhou), controlling interactions with Western merchants before the Opium Wars.

The Canton System: A Hilarious (and Historically Significant) Trade Tango (A Lecture on How China Kept the West at Arm's Length, Mostly) ( 🕰️ Time Period: 1757 - 1842 )…

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Art

Medieval Art: Faith and Feudalism – Exploring Romanesque and Gothic Art, Illuminated Manuscripts, and Religious Imagery.

Medieval Art: Faith and Feudalism – Exploring Romanesque and Gothic Art, Illuminated Manuscripts, and Religious Imagery (Insert dramatic fanfare sound effect here) Welcome, welcome, history enthusiasts, art aficionados, and anyone…

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Chinese History

The Qianlong Emperor (r. 1735-1796): Zenith of Qing power, exploring his long and prosperous reign, marked by territorial expansion, cultural achievements, and maintaining strict control over foreign trade.

The Qianlong Emperor (r. 1735-1796): Zenith of Qing Power (Lecture Edition!) (Professor emoji with monocle and pointing finger) Alright, settle down, settle down! Welcome, future historians, sinologists, and lovers of…

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Chinese History

Manchu rule and adaptation, examining how the Qing emperors adopted many Chinese institutions and cultural practices while also maintaining their distinct Manchu identity and traditions.

Manchu Rule and Adaptation: A Balancing Act on the Silk Road (Lecture Hall, dimly lit. A projector displays a majestic portrait of Emperor Kangxi. A single spotlight shines on the…

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Art

Ancient Roman Art: Power, Empire, and Realism – Exploring Architecture, Sculpture, and Mosaics of the Roman Empire.

Ancient Roman Art: Power, Empire, and Realism – Exploring Architecture, Sculpture, and Mosaics of the Roman Empire (Professor Emilia Stone, PhD, leans forward, adjusting her spectacles. A mischievous glint sparkles…

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Chinese History

The Qing Dynasty (1644-1912): The last imperial dynasty, exploring the rule of the Manchu people who conquered the Ming, maintaining control over a vast multi-ethnic empire for nearly three centuries.

The Qing Dynasty (1644-1912): The Last Imperial Hurrah! (Lecture - Buckle Up, Buttercups! We're Time Traveling!) Hello history enthusiasts, armchair strategists, and lovers of ridiculously elaborate robes! 👋 Today, we're…

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Art

Ancient Greek Art: Ideals of Beauty and Proportion – Exploring Sculpture, Architecture, and Pottery of Classical Greece.

Ancient Greek Art: Ideals of Beauty and Proportion – Exploring Sculpture, Architecture, and Pottery of Classical Greece (Professor stands center stage, adjusting their toga slightly. A slideshow titled "Ancient Greek…

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Chinese History

Constructing the Forbidden City in Beijing during the Ming Dynasty, examining the design and purpose of this vast imperial palace complex, serving as the center of power for the Ming and Qing emperors.

Lecture: Constructing the Forbidden City: A Palace Fit for Dragons (and Bureaucrats!) (Slide 1: Title Slide - Image of the Forbidden City at sunset with a dramatic font) Professor (Energetically…

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