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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

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

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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Art

The Business of Art: Galleries, Auctions, and the Market – Understanding How Art is Bought, Sold, and Valued.

The Business of Art: Galleries, Auctions, and the Market – Understanding How Art is Bought, Sold, and Valued (Lecture Begins - Cue dramatic music sting and spotlight) Alright, settle down…

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Chinese History

The Warlord Era (1916-1928): A period of political fragmentation after Yuan Shikai’s death, where various regional military leaders controlled different parts of China, engaging in frequent warfare.

The Warlord Era (1916-1928): A Symphony of Chaos (Played on Kazoos) Alright class, settle down, settle down! Today, we’re diving headfirst into one of the most… colorful periods in Chinese…

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Art

Art Theory: Frameworks for Understanding Art – Exploring Philosophical and Conceptual Approaches to Art.

Art Theory: Frameworks for Understanding Art – Exploring Philosophical and Conceptual Approaches to Art (Lecture Hall doors swing open with a theatrical CREAK. Professor Archibald Bumble, a man whose tweed…

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Chinese History

The Republic of China (1912-1949): A period of turmoil and transition, examining the challenges faced by the newly established republic, including warlordism, foreign invasion, and civil war.

The Republic of China (1912-1949): A Republic in Perpetual Rehab 🛠️🤕 Alright, settle in, history buffs (and those just trying to pass the exam 😜)! Today we're diving headfirst into…

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