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The Boxer Protocol (1901): Punishment and Indemnity After the Boxer Rebellion – Examine the Treaty Signed After the Suppression of the Boxer Rebellion, Forcing China to Pay a Massive Indemnity to the Eight-Nation Alliance, Allow Foreign Troops on Chinese Soil, And Punish Officials Who Supported the Boxers, Further Deepening China’s Humiliation and Foreign Control.

The Boxer Protocol (1901): A Humiliation Sandwich with Extra Foreign Pickles 🥒 Welcome, history enthusiasts! Grab your tea (preferably NOT poisoned with anti-foreign sentiment) and settle in. Today, we’re diving…
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Jainism’s Principle of Ahimsa: Non-Violence in Thought, Word, and Deed – Explore the Ancient Indian Religion of Jainism and Its Central Tenet of Ahimsa, Emphasizing Extreme Non-Violence Towards All Living Beings, Examining How This Principle Influences Jain Practices, Ethics, And The Pursuit of Spiritual Liberation.

Jainism's Principle of Ahimsa: Non-Violence in Thought, Word, and Deed - A Journey into Compassionate Living 🌿 (Lecture begins with a warm smile and a slightly mischievous twinkle in the…
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The Hundred Days’ Reform (1898): A Brief Attempt at Radical Change – Examine the Short-Lived Reform Movement Led by Emperor Guangxu and Reformist Officials, Aiming to Implement Sweeping Political, Educational, And Social Changes, Exploring the Opposition From Conservative Forces Led by Empress Dowager Cixi and the Eventual Failure and Suppression of the Reforms.

The Hundred Days' Reform (1898): A Brief Attempt at Radical Change - A Lecture (Professor adjusts spectacles, sips lukewarm tea, and smiles wryly at the class) Alright, settle down, settle…
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Sikhism’s Emphasis on Equality: The Teachings of Guru Nanak and the Elimination of Caste – Explore the Founding of Sikhism by Guru Nanak and Its Core Principles, Including Belief in One God, Equality of All Humanity (Regardless of Caste, Gender, Or Religion), And The Importance of Service and Justice, A Relatively Young Yet Influential Faith.

Sikhism's Emphasis on Equality: The Teachings of Guru Nanak and the Elimination of Caste (A Lecture) (Image: A vibrant, colorful Khanda symbol - the emblem of Sikhism.) Good morning, everyone!…
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The Treaty of Shimonoseki (1895): Ending the First Sino-Japanese War – Examine the Humiliating Treaty Forced Upon China by Japan, Resulting in the Cession of Taiwan and the Pescadores Islands, Recognition of Korean Independence (Ending Chinese Suzerainty), And Massive Indemnity Payments, Further Eroding Qing Authority and Signaling Japan’s Rise as a Regional Power.

The Treaty of Shimonoseki (1895): A Humiliating End to the Dragon's Slumber & the Rising Sun's Ascendance 🐉➡️☀️ (A Lecture on Imperial Humiliation and the Birth of a Regional Power)…
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The Concept of Dharma in Hinduism: Duty, Righteousness, and Cosmic Order – Explore the Multifaceted Concept of Dharma, Referring to One’s Duty, Righteousness, Ethics, And The Natural Order Of The Universe, Examining How Individuals Strive To Live In Accordance With Dharma To Maintain Balance In Their Lives And The Cosmos.

The Concept of Dharma in Hinduism: Duty, Righteousness, and Cosmic Order - A Crash Course (Hold on to Your Dhoti!) Welcome, seekers of truth, dharma detectives, and anyone who accidentally…
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The First Sino-Japanese War’s Battle of the Yalu River (1894): A Naval Defeat for China – Examine the Major Naval Engagement of the First Sino-Japanese War, Exploring the Clash Between the Chinese Beiyang Fleet and the Imperial Japanese Navy and How Japan’s Superior Technology and Tactics Led to a Significant Chinese Defeat, Highlighting China’s Lagging Naval Modernization.

The First Sino-Japanese War's Battle of the Yalu River (1894): A Naval Defeat for China – A Lecture (Professor gestures dramatically, adjusting his spectacles) Alright, settle down, settle down, class!…
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The Eightfold Path of Buddhism: The Practical Guide to Enlightenment – Dive Deeper into the Eight interconnected Practices Recommended by the Buddha for Achieving Liberation from Suffering, Including Right Understanding, Thought, Speech, Action, Livelihood, Effort, Mindfulness, And Concentration, A Blueprint for Ethical and Spiritual Development.

The Eightfold Path of Buddhism: The Practical (and Possibly Hilarious) Guide to Enlightenment (A Lecture for Aspiring Buddhas and General Seekers of Sanity) Welcome, welcome, weary travelers on the road…
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The Tongzhi Restoration (1860s-1870s): An Attempt to Revitalize the Qing Dynasty – Examine the Efforts by Qing Officials to Implement Reforms and Restore Order After the Taiping Rebellion and Second Opium War, Focusing on Military Modernization, Restoring the Traditional Order, And Suppressing Other Rebellions, An Attempt to Save the Dynasty From Collapse.

The Tongzhi Restoration (1860s-1870s): An Attempt to Revitalize the Qing Dynasty - A Lecture (Lecture Hall: Dimly lit, portraits of stern-looking Qing Emperors glare down. You, the Professor, burst onto…
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The Convention of Beijing (1860): Ending the Second Opium War and Legalizing Opium – Examine the Treaties Signed After the Second Opium War, Confirming and Expanding the Concessions Made to Foreign Powers, Including the Legalization of the Opium Trade, Which Had Devastating Social and Economic Consequences for China.

The Convention of Beijing (1860): Ending the Second Opium War and Legalizing Opium – A Lecture on Imperial Humiliation and Poppy-Fueled Pandemonium (Professor sniffs dramatically, adjusts spectacles perched precariously on…