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The Korean War (1950-1953) and China’s involvement, examining China’s decision to intervene in the conflict to support North Korea and its impact on China’s international relations.

The Korean War: A Dragon's Dance & the World Watching (1950-1953) (A Lecture on China's Intervention and its Global Fallout) Alright, settle down, settle down! Welcome, history buffs, casual observers,…

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Art

Restoration Techniques: Repairing Damage to Artwork.

Restoration Techniques: Repairing Damage to Artwork - A Lecture (with Pizzazz!) (Welcome, art lovers, history buffs, and aspiring Van Goghs! Grab a seat, loosen your cravats, and prepare to be…

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Chinese History

The Early Years of the PRC: Land reform and social changes, exploring the initial policies of the Communist government, including redistribution of land and campaigns to suppress counter-revolutionaries.

Lecture: The Early Years of the PRC: Land Reform and Social Changes - Hold onto Your Hats! 🎩 Alright class, buckle up! We're diving headfirst into the tumultuous, transformative, and,…

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Chinese History

The Founding of the People’s Republic of China (1949): Mao Zedong’s proclamation of the PRC in Beijing, marking the end of the Civil War and the establishment of Communist rule on mainland China.

Lecture: The Founding of the People's Republic of China (1949): From Civil War Chaos to Communist Crown 👑 Alright, settle down, settle down, history buffs! Today, we're diving headfirst into…

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Art

Materials Science in Art Conservation: Understanding the Properties of Art Materials.

Materials Science in Art Conservation: Understanding the Properties of Art Materials – A Mad Scientist's Guide to Preserving the Past! 🧪🎨 (Lecture begins with dramatic music and a spotlight illuminating…

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Chinese History

The Chinese Civil War (1945-1949): The renewed conflict between the KMT and CCP after World War II, which ultimately led to the Communist victory and the founding of the PRC.

The Chinese Civil War (1945-1949): From Handshakes to Hand Grenades (and the Birth of the PRC) (Professor Exploding Brains - History Department, Slightly Singed Eyebrows Division) Alright class, settle down!…

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Art

Art Conservation: Preserving and Restoring Artwork.

Art Conservation: Preserving and Restoring Artwork - A Lecture That Won't Put You to Sleep (Probably) (Slide 1: Title Slide with a slightly distressed Mona Lisa winking 😉) Good morning,…

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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.

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

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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