Posted inChinese History

The Establishment of the Republic of China (January 1, 1912): Sun Yat-sen Becomes Provisional President – Examine the Proclamation of the Republic of China and the Election of Sun Yat-sen, Exploring the Ideals of the New Republic (Nationalism, Democracy, People’s Livelihood) and the Difficulties in Establishing a Stable and Unified Government in the Face of Warlordism and Internal Division.

Lecture: Hail the Republic! (Mostly) - The Bumpy Road to a Modern China (1912) (Intro Music: A slightly out-of-tune rendition of the "Three Principles of the People") Alright everyone, settle…
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 inArt

Olafur Eliasson’s *The Weather Project*: Bringing the Sun Indoors – Experience the Immersive Installation at the Tate Modern That Created an Indoor Sun and Hazy Atmosphere, Challenging Perceptions of Nature, Scale, and Shared Experience Through Art and Light.

Olafur Eliasson's The Weather Project: Bringing the Sun Indoors – Experience the Immersive Installation at the Tate Modern That Created an Indoor Sun and Hazy Atmosphere, Challenging Perceptions of Nature,…
Posted inLiterature

Ernest Hemingway’s *The Sun Also Rises*: The Lost Generation in Post-War Europe – Follow a Group of American and British Expatriates as They Wander Through Paris and Spain, Grappling with Trauma, Disillusionment, and the Search for Meaning and Connection After World War I.

Ernest Hemingway's The Sun Also Rises: The Lost Generation in Post-War Europe - A Lecture (Cue dramatic intro music and a sepia-toned image of Paris in the 1920s) Alright, settle…
Posted inLiterature

Lorraine Hansberry’s *A Raisin in the Sun*: A Family’s Dream Deferred – Experience the Struggles, Hopes, and Resilience of the Younger Family as They Navigate Racism, Poverty, and Their Aspirations for a Better Life in Mid-20th Century Chicago.

Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun: A Family's Dream Deferred – Experience the Struggles, Hopes, and Resilience of the Younger Family as They Navigate Racism, Poverty, and Their Aspirations…