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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 Problem of Identity: Who Am I, Throughout My Life? Explore the Philosophical Questions About Personal Identity, Asking What Makes A Person The Same Person Over Time, Despite Changes In Their Physical Body And Mental States, Examining Concepts Like Memory, Consciousness, And The Continuity Of Self.

The Problem of Identity: Who Am I, Throughout My Life? (A Philosophical Romp) (Lecture Hall Lights Dim, Dramatic Music Swells, A Lone Spotlight Illuminates a Slightly Disheveled Philosopher at a…
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The Problem of Time: Is Time Real, or Just an Illusion? Explore the Philosophical Puzzles Surrounding The Nature Of Time, Asking Whether Time Is Linear, Cyclical, Or An Illusion Of Human Perception, Examining Concepts Like Past, Present, And Future, And The Experience Of Temporality.

The Problem of Time: Is Time Real, or Just an Illusion? 🕰️🤯 (A Lecture for the Chronologically Challenged) Welcome, everyone, to "The Problem of Time," a lecture guaranteed to make…
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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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Philosophy of Art: What Makes Something Art, and Why Does It Matter? Explore the Philosophical Questions About The Definition And Nature Of Art, Its Purpose, Its Relationship To Beauty, Emotion, And Meaning, And How We Experience And Value Artistic Creations Across Different Mediums and Cultures.

Philosophy of Art: What Makes Something Art, and Why Does It Matter? (A Hilariously Serious Exploration) (Lecture Begins - Imagine a slightly disheveled but enthusiastic professor adjusting their glasses and…
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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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Philosophy of History: Does History Have a Direction or Meaning? Explore the Philosophical Questions About The Nature And Purpose Of History, Asking Whether Historical Events Follow A Predictable Pattern, Whether History Has A Meaning Or Goal, And How We Understand And Interpret The Past.

Philosophy of History: Does History Have a Direction or Meaning? (Welcome, weary travelers on the path of time! Prepare yourselves for a mind-bending expedition into the philosophical wilderness. Pack your…