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The Nanjing Massacre (1937): Understanding the horrific atrocities committed by the Japanese military during the occupation of Nanjing, a tragic event in modern Chinese history.

The Nanjing Massacre (1937): Understanding the Horrific Atrocities Committed by the Japanese Military During the Occupation of Nanjing, a Tragic Event in Modern Chinese History. (Lecture Hall doors swing open…

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Art Auctions: Buying and Selling Art Through Competitive Bidding.

Art Auctions: Buying and Selling Art Through Competitive Bidding – A Crash Course for the Cultured (and the Curious!) (Welcome to Art Auction 101! Grab a seat, loosen your tie…

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Chinese History

The Second Sino-Japanese War (1937-1945): China’s full-scale resistance against Japanese aggression, a brutal conflict that became part of World War II and had a devastating impact on the Chinese population.

The Second Sino-Japanese War (1937-1945): China's Full-Scale Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (A Lecture – Hold on to Your Hats!) Welcome, history buffs, armchair generals, and anyone who's ever wondered why…

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Art Collecting: The Practice of Acquiring Artwork.

Art Collecting: The Practice of Acquiring Artwork (A Lecture in Jest and Earnest) (Disclaimer: This lecture may contain strong opinions, questionable metaphors, and a healthy dose of sarcasm. Side effects…

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Chinese History

The Long March (1934-1935): The CCP Red Army’s strategic retreat, a grueling journey that solidified Mao Zedong’s leadership and preserved the core of the Communist forces.

The Long March (1934-1935): A Communist Odyssey of Survival & Leadership (Lecture Hall Doors Swing Open, a projector hums to life, displaying the title. An enthusiastic lecturer bounds to the…

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Art Museums: Collecting, Preserving, and Displaying Art for the Public.

Art Museums: Collecting, Preserving, and Displaying Art for the Public (Or, How We Ended Up With That Giant Rubber Duck) (Lecture Hall doors swing open with a flourish. A slightly…

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Chinese History

The Chinese Communist Party (CCP): Its formation and early struggles, exploring the origins of the CCP in the early 20th century and its development as a revolutionary force.

The Chinese Communist Party (CCP): From Birth Pangs to Revolutionary Roar 💥 (A Lecture Exploring the CCP's Formation and Early Struggles) Welcome, comrades (and curious onlookers)! Today, we embark on…

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Art Galleries: Exhibiting and Selling Artwork.

Art Galleries: Exhibiting and Selling Artwork - A (Slightly) Madcap Lecture Alright everyone, settle down, settle down! Welcome to Art Galleries 101: a crash course in the glamorous (and occasionally…

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Chinese History

The Kuomintang (KMT) or Nationalist Party: Exploring its role in the Republic of China, initially unifying the country but later clashing with the Chinese Communist Party.

The Kuomintang (KMT) or Nationalist Party: From Unification to Civil War (A Lecture) (Opening Slide: A cartoon image of a bewildered-looking China trying to juggle a bunch of flaming torches…

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Chinese History

The Northern Expedition (1926-1928): The Kuomintang’s military campaign led by Chiang Kai-shek to defeat the warlords and reunify China under the Nationalist government.

The Northern Expedition (1926-1928): Chiang Kai-shek's Level-Up Quest to Beat the Warlords and Reunify China 🐉⚔️ (A Lecture in the Style of a Slightly Over-Enthusiastic History Professor) Alright, settle down,…

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