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The Crossing of the Yangtze (April 1949): The Communist Advance to Southern China – Examine the Military Campaign by the People’s Liberation Army to Cross the Yangtze River, Breaking the Nationalist Defense Line and Leading to the Capture of Nanjing and Other Major Cities in Southern China, Signaling the Imminent End of Nationalist Rule on the Mainland.

The Crossing of the Yangtze (April 1949): The Communist Advance to Southern China – A Lecture (Slide 1: Title Slide - Image of PLA soldiers crossing the Yangtze in small…
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The Cairo Conference (1943): Allied Powers Discuss Post-War Asia – Examine the Meeting Between Chiang Kai-shek (China), Franklin D. Roosevelt (US), And Winston Churchill (UK) During World War II, Where They Discussed the Strategy Against Japan and the Future of Asia, Affirming China’s Status as a Major Allied Power and Discussing the Return of Territories.

The Cairo Conference (1943): Allied Powers Discuss Post-War Asia – A Hilarious History Lecture (Professor clears throat, adjusts spectacles perched precariously on nose, and beams at the 'students' before him.…
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The Establishment of the Republic of China (January 1, 1912): Sun Yat-sen Becomes Provisional President – Examine the Proclamation of the Republic of China and the Election of Sun Yat-sen, Exploring the Ideals of the New Republic (Nationalism, Democracy, People’s Livelihood) and the Difficulties in Establishing a Stable and Unified Government in the Face of Warlordism and Internal Division.

Lecture: Hail the Republic! (Mostly) - The Bumpy Road to a Modern China (1912) (Intro Music: A slightly out-of-tune rendition of the "Three Principles of the People") Alright everyone, settle…
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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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The Treaty of Nanjing (1842): The First of the Unequal Treaties – Examine the Terms of the Treaty That Ended the First Opium War, Exploring How It Severely Curtailed China’s Sovereignty, Forced Concessions to Britain, And Set A Precedent for Other Western Powers to Demand Similar Privileges, Marking a Turning Point in China’s Relationship with Foreign Powers.

The Treaty of Nanjing (1842): The First of the Unequal Treaties – A Lecture on How China Got Rolled (and Why It Still Matters) (Lecture starts with a dramatic flourish,…
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The First Opium War (1839-1842): China’s Defeat and the Opening of Treaty Ports – Examine the Events of the War, Including Naval Battles and the British Capture of Key Cities, Exploring the Superiority of British Military Technology and the Humiliating Treaty of Nanjing, Which Forced China to Cede Territory (Hong Kong Island), Open Ports to Trade, And Grant Extraterritorial Rights.

The First Opium War (1839-1842): China's Defeat and the Opening of Treaty Ports - A Lecture (Professor Mode Activated. Adjusts spectacles, clears throat with a dramatic flourish.) Alright, settle down,…
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The Manchu Invasion of China (beginning 1618): From Tribal Confederation to Imperial Conquerors – Examine the Rise of the Manchu Under Nurhaci and Hong Taiji, Their Unification of Jurchen Tribes, Their Development of a Military and Administrative System, And Their Initial Invasions of Ming Territory Leading up to the Conquest of China.

The Manchu Invasion of China (beginning 1618): From Tribal Confederation to Imperial Conquerors (A Lecture on the Rise of the Qing Dynasty) (🎤 clears throat, adjusts microphone) Alright everyone, settle…
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The Mongol Invasion of the Southern Song (1235-1279): The Final Conquest of China by the Mongols – Examine the Decades-Long Military Campaign by the Mongols Under Kublai Khan to Conquer the Southern Song Dynasty, Exploring the Siege Warfare, Resistance Faced, And The Eventual Fall of the Song, Completing the Mongol Conquest of All of China.

The Mongol Invasion of the Southern Song (1235-1279): The Final Conquest of China by the Mongols – A Lecture (Professor shakes dust off his tweed jacket and beams at the…
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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 Beijing Olympic Games (2008): China on the Global Stage – Explore the Hosting of the Summer Olympics in Beijing, Examining the Preparations, The Symbolism of the Games for China, And The International Attention Focused on the Country, Showcasing China’s Rise as a Global Power.

The Beijing Olympic Games (2008): China on the Global Stage - A Lecture (Professor enters the stage, adjusting their glasses and beaming at the audience. They are wearing a suspiciously…