Posted inChinese History

The Forbidden City: Symbol of Imperial Power – Explore the Construction and Significance of the Forbidden City in Beijing, The Imperial Palace Complex That Served as the Political and Ceremonial Center of China for Centuries, Reflecting the Emperor’s Authority and the Structure of the Imperial Court.

The Forbidden City: Symbol of Imperial Power – A Lecture (Imagine a grand, ornate lecture hall. A slightly rumpled professor, Dr. Eleanor Vance, stands at the podium, adjusting her spectacles.…
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The Early Years of the People’s Republic of China (1949-1957): Consolidation of Power and Social Transformation – Explore the Policies and Campaigns Implemented by the CCP After Taking Power, Including Land Reform, Suppression of Counter-Revolutionaries, And The First Five-Year Plan, Aiming to Consolidate Control and Lay the Foundation for a Socialist Society.

The Early Years of the People's Republic of China (1949-1957): Consolidation of Power and Social Transformation (A Lecture - Buckle Up, Comrades!) (Professor Red Star - adjusted slightly for Western…
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The First Sino-Japanese War (1894-1895): How Did a Conflict Over Korea Expose China’s Weakness and Japan’s Rising Power? Examine the Causes, Course, And Humiliating Defeat of China in This War, Resulting in Territorial Losses and Further Erosion of Qing Authority, Signaling a Shift in East Asian Power Dynamics.

The First Sino-Japanese War (1894-1895): How Did a Conflict Over Korea Expose China's Weakness and Japan's Rising Power? (A Lecture in the Grand Hall of Historical Hindsight) (Professor Archimedes Q.…
Posted inFolklore

The Folklore of the Sun: Deities, Power, and Life-Giving Force – Explore The Myths And Beliefs About The Sun In Folklore Around The World, Often Personified As A Powerful Deity (Ra, Apollo, Amaterasu), Seen As A Source Of Life, Energy, And Light, And Playing A Central Role In Creation Stories And Calendar Customs (Solstices), Reflecting Human Dependence On The Sun For Survival.

The Folklore of the Sun: Deities, Power, and Life-Giving Force (Lecture begins with a spotlight illuminating a giant, smiling sun emoji on the screen) Alright, settle down, sun-worshippers (and those…
Posted inPhilosophy

Foucault and Power/Knowledge: How Power Shapes What We Consider True – Explore Michel Foucault’s Philosophical Ideas About The Intricate Relationship Between Power And Knowledge, Arguing That Power Structures Determine What Is Considered Knowledge Or Truth In A Given Society, Examining Institutions, Discourse, And Control.

Foucault and Power/Knowledge: How Power Shapes What We Consider True (Lecture begins with upbeat music fading slightly as the speaker, Dr. K, approaches the podium. Dr. K is wearing a…