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Trickster Tales: Stories of Cunning, Deception, and Subverting Order – Explore the Genre of Trickster Tales, Found in Cultures Worldwide, Where Clever and Often Amoral Characters Use Their Cunning, Deception, And Wit to Outwit More Powerful Foes, Break Rules, Cause Chaos, And Sometimes Bring About Creation or Change, Challenging Authority and Exploring the Boundaries of Acceptable Behavior Through Humor and Paradox.

Trickster Tales: Stories of Cunning, Deception, and Subverting Order 🦊 (Welcome, fellow mischief-makers and rule-breakers! Settle in, grab your favorite beverage – preferably something slightly illicit – and prepare to…
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Socrates and the Power of Questioning: The Philosopher Who Knew Nothing, Yet Taught Everything – Dive into the Socratic Method and His Relentless Pursuit of Truth Through Dialogue and Questioning Assumptions, Exploring Why He Was Both Revered and Condemned for Challenging the Status Quo in Ancient Athens.

Socrates and the Power of Questioning: The Philosopher Who Knew Nothing, Yet Taught Everything (Lecture Begins) Alright, settle down, settle down! Welcome, students, seekers of wisdom, and those who accidentally…
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Nature Spirits: Beings Embodied in the Natural World – Explore the Folklore of Spirits, Deities, and Other Beings Associated with Specific Natural Features Like Trees (Dryads), Rivers (Nymphs), Mountains, Forests, and Animals, Reflecting a Deep-Seated Belief in the Spiritual Connection Between Humans and the Natural World, And The Idea That Nature Itself Is Alive and Inhabited by Supernatural Forces.

Nature Spirits: Beings Embodied in the Natural World - A Lecture (Professor Armitage Goodfellow, D.Litt., F.R.S., adjusts his spectacles, clears his throat, and beams at the assembled students. He’s wearing…
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Aristotle’s Pursuit of Happiness: Finding the Good Life Through Virtue – Explore the Ancient Greek Philosopher’s Ethics and His Idea That True Happiness (Eudaimonia) is Achieved Through Living a Virtuous Life and Cultivating Excellent Character, Offering Practical Wisdom for Flourishing.

Aristotle's Pursuit of Happiness: Finding the Good Life Through Virtue (A Lecture on Living Your Best Ancient Greek Life) (🎓 Professor Willowbrook, Department of Ancient Wisdom & Existential Quirkiness) (🎵…
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Household Spirits: Guardians and Troubleshooters of the Home – Explore the Folklore of Spirits or Beings Associated with the Home and Domestic Space, Such As Brownies, Kobolds, Lares, and Tsukumogami, Who Can Bring Good Fortune, Help with Chores, Or Cause Mischief and Problems, Depending on How They Are Treated and Respected, Reflecting Beliefs About the Spiritual Nature of the Household and the Importance of Hospitality.

Household Spirits: Guardians and Troubleshooters of the Home (A slightly tipsy, but deeply knowledgeable, lecture delivered by Professor Archibald Bumblebottom, renowned (and occasionally ridiculed) expert in domestic demonology and spirit…
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Plato’s Theory of Forms: Are We Living in a Shadow World? Uncover the Philosophical Idea That the Physical World is Just an Imperfect Reflection of Perfect, Eternal Forms and Explore How This Concept Shaped Western Thought on Reality, Knowledge, and Ideals.

Plato's Theory of Forms: Are We Living in a Shadow World? 🎭 (A Philosophical Lecture: Buckle Up, Buttercup!) (Professor Figglebottom adjusts his spectacles, clears his throat with a theatrical flourish,…
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Goblins and Trolls: Mischievous or Malicious Creatures of Folklore – Explore the Folklore of Goblins, Trolls, Ogres, and Similar Creatures, Often Portrayed as Hideous, Grotesque, and Mischievous or Malicious Beings Who Live in Caves, Forests, Under Bridges, Or Other Dark and Isolated Places, Representing Fears of the Unknown and the Dangerous Aspects of the Natural World.

Goblins and Trolls: Mischievous or Malicious Creatures of Folklore - A Lecture on Hideous, Grotesque, and Hilarious Hooligans of History (Image: A comical depiction of a goblin and a troll…
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Exploring the Age-Old Question: What is the Meaning of Life? Dive into Philosophical Perspectives from Ancient Greek Wisdom to Modern Existentialism and Unpack the Diverse Answers Humanity Has Sought Regarding Purpose, Existence, and Fulfillment Beyond Mere Survival.

Lecture: Exploring the Age-Old Question: What is the Meaning of Life? From Ancient Greek Wisdom to Modern Existentialism (Slide 1: Title Slide - A picture of a person looking thoughtfully…
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Elves and Fairies: Magical Beings of European Folklore – Explore the Diverse and Often Complex Folklore of Elves, Fairies, Pixies, and Other Magical Beings in European Traditions, Often Portrayed as Possessing Supernatural Powers, Living in Hidden Realms (Forests, Mounds, Otherworlds), and Interacting with Humans in Ways That Can Be Both Beneficial and Dangerous, Reflecting Beliefs About Nature, Magic, and Unseen Forces.

Elves and Fairies: Magical Beings of European Folklore - A Lecture (🔔 Chime sound effect 🔔) Alright everyone, settle down, settle down! Welcome to Folklore 101: Elves, Fairies, and Things…
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Dwarves and Gnomes in Folklore: Craftsmanship and Earthly Beings – Explore the Folklore of Dwarves, Gnomes, Kobolds, and Similar Beings Associated with Mountains, Mines, Caves, and the Earth in European Folklore, Often Portrayed as Skilled Artisans, Blacksmiths, Jewelers, and Guardians of Underground Treasures and the Natural World.

Dwarves and Gnomes in Folklore: Craftsmanship and Earthly Beings - A Lecture! ⛏️💎🍄 (Welcome, weary travelers and aspiring folklorists! Settle in, grab a flagon of something appropriately earthy – maybe…