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The Taiping Rebellion (1850-1864): A massive and devastating civil war led by Hong Xiuquan, a self-proclaimed brother of Jesus Christ, against the Qing Dynasty, fueled by social and economic grievances.

The Taiping Rebellion (1850-1864): Brother of Jesus vs. The Qing Dynasty - A Heavenly Smackdown! (Lecture Hall ambience fades in. The lecturer, Professor Eldridge, a slightly disheveled but enthusiastic historian,…

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Art

Asian Art: Diverse Traditions – Exploring the Art of China, Japan, India, and Southeast Asia (Painting, Sculpture, Ceramics).

Asian Art: Diverse Traditions – Exploring the Art of China, Japan, India, and Southeast Asia (Painting, Sculpture, Ceramics) (Welcome, Art Enthusiasts! 🎨) Grab your metaphorical passports and buckle up, because…

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Chinese History

The Treaty of Nanking (1842): The first unequal treaty, analyzing the terms that forced China to cede territory (Hong Kong Island), open treaty ports, and grant extraterritoriality to British citizens.

The Treaty of Nanking (1842): A Hilariously Unequal Agreement That Changed China Forever (Professor Qing Long, with a mischievous twinkle in his eye) Alright everyone, settle down, settle down! Today,…

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Art

Islamic Art: Geometric Patterns and Calligraphy – Exploring the Art and Architecture of Islamic Cultures.

Islamic Art: Geometric Patterns and Calligraphy – Exploring the Art and Architecture of Islamic Cultures (Lecture begins with upbeat, traditional Middle Eastern music fading in and out) Assalamu alaikum, everyone!…

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Chinese History

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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