Posted inChinese History

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…
Posted inFolklore

The Folklore of Bridges: Crossing Between Realms – Explore The Beliefs And Stories Associated With Bridges In Folklore, Often Seen As Crossing Points Between The Human World And The Otherworld, Between Life And Death, Or As Places Where Deals Are Made With Supernatural Beings (Like Trolls), Symbolizing Transitions, Connections, And The Dangers Of Crossing Boundaries.

The Folklore of Bridges: Crossing Between Realms – A Lecture (Image: A whimsical drawing of a rickety wooden bridge spanning a chasm filled with swirling mist. A tiny troll lurks…