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The An Lushan Rebellion: Internal Conflict’s Devastation – Examine the Immense Destruction and Loss of Life Caused by the An Lushan Rebellion and Its Long-Term Impact on the Tang Dynasty’s Political Power and Economic Stability.

The An Lushan Rebellion: Internal Conflict's Devastation (Professor Eleanor Vance, Ph.D., History Department, University of the Azure Dragon - That's dragon blue, for you philistines!) Alright, settle down, settle down!…
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Religious Ethics and Peacemaking: Faith-Based Approaches to Conflict Resolution – Explore How Religious Teachings And Principles Inspire Efforts Towards Peacemaking, Conflict Resolution, And Reconciliation In Various Parts Of The World, Examining The Role Of Religious Leaders And Communities In Promoting Dialogue, Understanding, And Nonviolence In Situations Of Conflict.

Religious Ethics and Peacemaking: Faith-Based Approaches to Conflict Resolution - A Lecture (Imagine me standing at a podium, slightly dishevelled but enthusiastic, gesturing wildly with a laser pointer that occasionally…
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The History of Religious Conflict: Understanding the Causes and Consequences of Religious Violence – Explore Historical Examples Of Conflict Where Religious Differences Have Played A Role, Examining The Complex Causes (Often Intertwined With Political, Economic, And Social Factors), The Devastating Consequences Of Religious Violence, And Efforts To Understand And Prevent Such Conflicts.

The History of Religious Conflict: Understanding the Causes and Consequences of Religious Violence (A Lecture in Five Acts, with Interludes for Coffee and Existential Dread) Welcome, weary travelers, to a…
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Religion and Science: Conflict or Compatibility? Explore The Complex And Often Debated Relationship Between Religion And Science, Examining Historical Conflicts (Galileo Affair, Creationism vs. Evolution) And Contemporary Efforts To Find Compatibility Or Dialogue Between Scientific Inquiry And Religious Beliefs About The Universe and Human Existence.

Religion and Science: Conflict or Compatibility? A Cosmic Comedy in Two Acts (A Lecture in Five Parts, with Intermissions for Existential Dread and Snack Breaks) Welcome, esteemed thinkers, curious questioners,…
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The Warlord Era: Fragmentation and Conflict – Examine the Period of Division and Warfare in China After the Fall of the Qing, Where Regional Military Leaders Controlled Different Territories, Preventing the Establishment of a Strong Central Government.

The Warlord Era: Fragmentation and Conflict – A Chinese History Romp Alright, gather 'round history buffs, armchair generals, and anyone who’s ever tried (and failed) to wrangle a group project!…
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The Korean War: China Enters the Global Stage (Through Conflict) – Examine China’s Intervention in the Korean Conflict, Facing Off Against UN Forces Led by the United States, Highlighting China’s Willingness to Assert Itself Geopolitically and its Relationship with the Soviet Union and North Korea.

The Korean War: China Enters the Global Stage (Through Conflict) – A Lecture (Slide 1: Title Slide - A stylized map of Korea with a dramatic red arrow pointing south…