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The Terracotta Army’s Creation (c. 210 BCE): Beyond the Thousands of Silent Warriors, Uncover the Monumental Effort and Technological Prowess Required to Build This Underground Army for China’s First Emperor, Qin Shi Huang, and What It Reveals About His Obsession with Immortality and Control.

The Terracotta Army's Creation (c. 210 BCE): Beyond the Thousands of Silent Warriors (A Lecture on Immortality, Control, and a Whole Lot of Clay) (Professor Anya Sharma, Department of Ancient…
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The Invention of Papermaking (Officially 105 CE): Trace the Revolutionary Development Attributed to Cai Lun and Explore How This Seemingly Simple Innovation Transformed Communication, Record-Keeping, and the Spread of Knowledge Across China and Eventually the World, Shaping Global Literacy and Culture.

The Invention of Papermaking (Officially 105 CE): From Rags to Riches, a History Lecture on Paper! 📜 Alright everyone, settle down, settle down! Grab your metaphorical notebooks (or real ones,…
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The Burning of Books and Burying of Scholars (213-210 BCE): Examine Qin Shi Huang’s Drastic Measures to Suppress Dissent and Unify Thought, Exploring the Motivations Behind This Intellectual Purge and Its Lasting Impact on Chinese Philosophy, Literature, and the Preservation of Ancient Knowledge.

The Burning of Books and Burying of Scholars (213-210 BCE): A Fiery Look at Qin Shi Huang's Attempt to Mold Minds (Cue dramatic music 🎶 and a slightly maniacal laugh)…
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The Building of the Great Wall (Various Dynasties, starting 7th century BCE): More Than Just a Single Wall? Explore the Centuries-Long Construction Efforts Across Multiple Dynasties and Unpack the Strategic Goals, Human Cost, and Enduring Symbolism of China’s Most Famous Engineering Feat, Designed to Defend Against Northern Invaders.

The Great Wall: More Than Just a Really Long Brick Fence? (A Lecture) (Introduction - A Grand Entrance) Alright, settle in folks! Welcome, welcome! Today, we’re tackling one of humanity’s…
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The Terracotta Army’s Creation (c. 210 BCE): Beyond the Thousands of Silent Warriors, Uncover the Monumental Effort and Technological Prowess Required to Build This Underground Army for China’s First Emperor, Qin Shi Huang, and What It Reveals About His Obsession with Immortality and Control.

The Terracotta Army's Creation (c. 210 BCE): Beyond the Thousands of Silent Warriors (A Lecture: From Clay to Command: Unearthing the Secrets of Qin Shi Huang's Ceramic Cohort) (Professor Quirk,…