Posted inChinese History

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,…
Posted inFolklore

Gemstone Lore: Beliefs About the Powers and Properties of Gems and Crystals – Explore the Folklore and Traditional Beliefs About the Magical Properties, Healing Powers, Spiritual Significance, and Symbolic Meanings of Different Gemstones and Crystals Found in Nature, Used in Amulets, Talismans, Rituals, and Traditional Medicine for Protection, Healing, or Influencing Fortune.

Gemstone Lore: A Sparkling Journey Through Beliefs, Powers, and Properties 💎🔮✨ (Professor Stoneheart adjusts her spectacles, a mischievous glint in her eye. Her tweed jacket is adorned with various gems,…