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The Northern and Southern Dynasties Period (420-589 CE): A Long Era of Division and Cultural Exchange – Explore the Period of Political Fragmentation in China, With Rival Dynasties Ruling in the North and South, Examining the Warfare, Political Instability, And The Significant Cultural and Religious Exchange (Especially Buddhism) That Occurred Despite the Division.

The Northern and Southern Dynasties Period (420-589 CE): A Long Era of Division and Cultural Exchange – Or, How China Went Through a Really, REALLY Messy Breakup 💔 (A Lecture…
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The Battle of Fei River (383 CE): A Jin Victory Against Overwhelming Odds – Examine the Confrontation Between the Eastern Jin Dynasty and the Former Qin (a non-Han state in the north), Exploring How the Smaller Jin Force Achieved a Decisive Victory, Halting the Former Qin’s Advance and Preserving the Eastern Jin’s Control over Southern China.

The Battle of Fei River (383 CE): A Jin Victory Against Overwhelming Odds – A Lecture (Professor leans back, adjusts spectacles, and surveys the class with a mischievous grin.) Alright,…
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The Uprising of the Five Barbarians (beginning 304 CE): Nomadic Invasions and the Fragmentation of the Jin Dynasty – Examine the Period of Widespread Uprisings and Invasions by Various Nomadic Groups (Xiongnu, Xianbei, Jie, Qiang, Di) Against the Western Jin Dynasty, Leading to its Collapse and a Long Period of Division in Northern China.

The Uprising of the Five Barbarians: A Nomadic Knockout of the Jin Dynasty (304 CE Onwards) (Lecture Hall Scene: Projector displays a chaotic map of fragmented China, circa 4th century.…
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The Jin Dynasty’s Unification (280 CE): A Brief Period of Unity After the Three Kingdoms – Examine the Conquest of the Kingdom of Wu by the Western Jin Dynasty, Bringing an End to the Three Kingdoms Period and Briefly Reunifying China, Although This Unity Proved Short-Lived.

The Jin Dynasty's Unification (280 CE): A Brief Period of Unity After the Three Kingdoms – A Lecture Alright, settle in, settle in! Today, we're diving headfirst into a period…
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The Three Kingdoms Period Begins (220 CE): China Divided After the Fall of the Han – Explore the Fragmentation of China into the Rival States of Wei, Shu Han, And Wu, Examining the Political Maneuvering, Military Conflicts, And Famous Figures (Like Cao Cao, Liu Bei, and Sun Quan) That Defined This Era of Division and Warfare.

The Three Kingdoms Period Begins (220 CE): China Divided After the Fall of the Han – A Chaotic and Hilarious History Lecture! ⚔️🐉😂 Alright, settle down, settle down! Welcome, welcome!…
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The Battle of Guandu (200 CE): A Pivotal Battle in the Late Han and Prelude to the Three Kingdoms – Examine the Confrontation Between Cao Cao and Yuan Shao, Two Powerful Warlords, Exploring the Strategic Importance of This Battle and How Cao Cao’s Victory Solidified His Control Over Northern China, Laying the Groundwork for His Kingdom of Wei.

The Battle of Guandu (200 CE): A Pivotal Battle in the Late Han and Prelude to the Three Kingdoms A Lecture by Professor Strategem, Chair of Applied Warlordery (Ret.) (Professor…
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The Yellow Turban Rebellion (184 CE): A Massive Peasant Uprising Against the Late Han – Examine the Causes and Ideology of This Large-Scale Rebellion, Exploring Its Religious (Taoist) Elements, Its Widespread Impact Across China, And How It Further Weakened the Already Declining Han Dynasty, Contributing to Its Eventual Fall.

The Yellow Turban Rebellion (184 CE): A Massive Peasant Uprising Against the Late Han – A Lecture (Lecture Hall, University of Historical Mayhem - Professor Dr. Archimedes Q. Buttersworth III,…
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The Discovery of the Silk Road Routes (c. 130 BCE): Zhang Qian’s Expeditions to the West – Examine the Diplomatic Missions Led by Zhang Qian During the Han Dynasty to Establish Contact with Western Regions, Opening Up Knowledge of Central Asia and Paving the Way for the Development of the Silk Road Trade Networks.

The Discovery of the Silk Road Routes (c. 130 BCE): Zhang Qian's Expeditions to the West – A Han Dynasty Adventure! 🌏🐪 Alright, settle down, settle down! Class is in…
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The Establishment of the Han Dynasty (206 BCE): Liu Bang Becomes Emperor Gaozu – Examine the Events Following the Fall of the Qin Dynasty, Exploring the Struggle for Power (Chu-Han Contention) Between Liu Bang (Han) and Xiang Yu (Chu), And Liu Bang’s Eventual Victory in Establishing the Enduring Han Dynasty.

The Establishment of the Han Dynasty (206 BCE): Liu Bang Becomes Emperor Gaozu – A Battle Royale for the Ages! (Lecture Starts) Alright, history buffs and future time travelers! Settle…
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The Rebellion of Chen Sheng and Wu Guang (209 BCE): The Spark That Ignited the Fall of the Qin Dynasty – Examine the Peasant Uprising That Was One of the First Major Rebellions Against Qin Rule, Exploring the Causes of Discontent and How This Initial Revolt Grew into a Movement That Contributed to the Dynasty’s Collapse.

The Rebellion of Chen Sheng and Wu Guang (209 BCE): The Spark That Ignited the Fall of the Qin Dynasty (Lecture Hall doors creak open. Professor struts in, wearing a…