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The Fall of the Qing Dynasty.
The Fall of the Qing Dynasty: A Crash Course in Imperial Implosion 💥 (Disclaimer: This lecture contains mild historical sass and an abundance of similes. Viewer discretion is advised... or…
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The Boxer Rebellion.
The Boxer Rebellion: A Kung Fu Uprising Against Foreign Devils 👊👹 Alright, settle down class, settle down! Today we're diving headfirst into a period of Chinese history so chaotic, so…
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Imperialism in Asia: British Raj in India, European Spheres in China.
Imperialism in Asia: British Raj in India, European Spheres in China - A Lecture Alright folks, settle down, settle down! Grab your metaphorical pith helmets and prepare for a whirlwind…
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The Rise of Labor Movements.
The Rise of Labor Movements: From Grumbling Stomachs to Global Powerhouses (A Lecture) (🔔 Ringing bell sound effect - imagine this is the start of a particularly riveting university lecture)…
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The Congress of Vienna: Reshaping Europe After Napoleon.
The Congress of Vienna: Reshaping Europe After Napoleon (aka "The Party's Over, Let's Clean Up This Mess!") (Lecture begins with a dramatic flourish and a slightly exasperated sigh) Alright class,…
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The Napoleonic Wars.
The Napoleonic Wars: A Whirlwind of Wigs, Waterloo, and Widespread War! 🇫🇷⚔️🌍 Alright, settle down, settle down! Today, we're diving headfirst into one of the most chaotic and transformative periods…
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The American Revolutionary War.
The American Revolutionary War: An Unlikely Victory (and How They Pulled it Off!) 🇺🇸 Alright, settle in, future historians! Today, we're diving headfirst into the American Revolutionary War. Forget the…
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Enlightenment Ideas and Revolutions.
Enlightenment Ideas and Revolutions: A Wild Ride Through Reason & Rebellion! 🚀🧠💥 Alright, buckle up, history buffs (and history-curious!), because we're about to embark on a rollercoaster ride through the…
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Key Figures of the Enlightenment: Locke, Rousseau, Voltaire.
Enlightenment Extravaganza: Locke, Rousseau, Voltaire – The Rockstars of Reason! 🤘🧠💡 (Welcome, everyone, to Enlightenment 101! Ditch the powdered wigs and get ready to rumble with reason! Today, we're diving…
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The Scientific Revolution’s Impact on Cosmology and Physics.
The Scientific Revolution’s Impact on Cosmology and Physics: From Geocentrism to iPhones (and Everything in Between!) (A Lecture in Three Acts) (Professor Astro, PhD, DSc (Honorary), wearing a slightly askew…