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The Fall of Beijing (1644): The Ming Capital Falls to Rebels and Then Manchus – Examine the Events Leading Up to the Capture of Beijing by Li Zicheng’s Peasant Rebels and the Subsequent Entry of Manchu Forces Led by Prince Dorgon, Marking the End of the Ming Dynasty and the Beginning of the Qing.

The Fall of Beijing (1644): A Comedy of Errors, Revolts, and Really Bad Weather (A Lecture on the End of the Ming and the Rise of the Qing) (Disclaimer: Historical…
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The Sui Dynasty’s Fall (618 CE): Overextension and Rebellion Lead to Collapse – Examine the Causes of the Sui Dynasty’s Short-Lived Rule, Exploring the Costs of Grand Canal Construction, Failed Military Campaigns (Against Goguryeo), And Widespread Rebellions That Led to the Dynasty’s Rapid Collapse.

The Sui Dynasty's Fall (618 CE): Overextension and Rebellion Lead to Collapse – A Spectacularly Short Reign (A Lecture on How Not to Run an Empire) Welcome, class! 👋 Settle…
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The Ming Dynasty’s Fall (1644): What Internal Rebellions and External Threats Led to the Collapse of the Ming and the Rise of the Qing? Examine the Role of Peasant Uprisings (Like Li Zicheng’s), Manchu Invasion, And Internal Corruption in Bringing an End to This Dynasty and Ushering in a New Era of Rule.

The Ming Dynasty's Fall (1644): A Comedy of Errors Leading to the Qing (Lecture Hall Doors Slam Open with a Dramatic Flourish. Dust motes dance in the single spotlight illuminating…
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Cleaning Tasks for Fall.

Fall Frenzy: A Comedic Cleaning Crusade for the Crisp Season 🍂🧹 Welcome, dear cleaning warriors, to Fall Frenzy 101! Forget pumpkin spice lattes for a moment (okay, maybe just one…