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The Long March (1934-1935): The Communists’ Epic Retreat and Struggle for Survival – Examine the grueling Military Retreat by the Red Army from Nationalist Forces, Exploring the Incredible Hardship, Loss of Life, And The Emergence of Mao Zedong as a Key Leader, Becoming a Defining Event in CCP History and Mythology.

The Long March (1934-1935): The Communists' Epic Retreat and Struggle for Survival – A Lecture (Professor strides onto the stage, adjusting glasses and beaming at the audience. A projector screen…
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Philosophy of History: Does History Have a Direction or Meaning? Explore the Philosophical Questions About The Nature And Purpose Of History, Asking Whether Historical Events Follow A Predictable Pattern, Whether History Has A Meaning Or Goal, And How We Understand And Interpret The Past.

Philosophy of History: Does History Have a Direction or Meaning? (A Lecture in Three Acts, Starring Time, Chance, and a Whole Lot of Philosophers) (🔔 Lecture Bell Rings 🔔) Alright,…
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The Shanghai Massacre (1927): The Nationalist Purge of Communists – Explore the Violent Suppression of Communist Activities in Shanghai by Chiang Kai-shek’s Forces, Examining the Ideological Split Between the Nationalists and Communists and the Brutal Events That Deepened the Chinese Civil War and Forced the Communists Underground.

The Shanghai Massacre (1927): The Nationalist Purge of Communists – A Hilariously Tragic Turning Point in Chinese History 💥 (Lecture Mode: Activated! Buckle up, history buffs!) Alright class, settle down!…
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Philosophy of Language: How Does Language Work, and What is Meaning? Explore the Branch of Philosophy That Investigates The Nature Of Language, Its Relationship To Thought And Reality, How Meaning Is Created And Communicated, And The Role Of Language In Shaping Our Understanding Of The World.

Philosophy of Language: How Does Language Work, and What is Meaning? (Lecture Hall lights dim, a lone spotlight illuminates a slightly disheveled professor with wild hair. He adjusts his glasses…
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The Northern Expedition (1926-1928): The Nationalist Campaign to Reunify China – Examine the Military Campaign Led by Chiang Kai-shek and the Kuomintang to Defeat the Warlords and Establish a Central Government, Exploring the Alliances, Battles, And Political Maneuvers That Led to a (Partial) Reunification of the Country.

The Northern Expedition (1926-1928): The Nationalist Campaign to Reunify China – A Lecture (Professor struts to the podium, adjusts spectacles perched precariously on nose, and beams at the audience.) Alright,…
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Philosophy of Technology: How Does Technology Shape Us and Our World? Explore the Philosophical Questions About The Nature, Impact, And Implications Of Technology, Asking How Technology Influences Human Life, Society, Values, And Our Understanding Of Ourselves And Reality.

Philosophy of Technology: How Does Technology Shape Us and Our World? (A Lecture) (Opening slide: Image of a perplexed-looking human staring at a smartphone, surrounded by gears and wires.) Alright…
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The Founding of the Chinese Communist Party (1921): From Small Beginnings to a World Power – Explore the Origins and Early Years of the CCP, Examining the Influence of Marxism-Leninism, Its Alliance and Break with the Nationalist Party, And Its Struggle for Survival in the Early Decades of the Republic.

The Founding of the Chinese Communist Party (1921): From Small Beginnings to a World Power – A Lecture (Lecture Theatre - Image: A slightly chaotic university lecture hall with a…
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Animal Ethics: Do Animals Have Rights? Explore the Philosophical Questions About The Moral Status of Animals, Asking Whether Animals Have Rights, Whether It Is Morally Permissible To Use Animals For Food, Experimentation, Or Entertainment, And Examining Different Ethical Frameworks Applied to Our Treatment of Non-Human Animals.

Animal Ethics: Do Animals Have Rights? A Wild Ride Through the Moral Zoo 🦁 Welcome, everyone, to today's lecture on Animal Ethics! Buckle up, because we're about to embark on…
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The May Fourth Movement (1919): A Student-Led Protest Igniting National Awakening – Examine the Demonstrations Sparked by China’s Treatment at the Treaty of Versailles, Exploring the Demands for Modernization, Democracy, and Science, And Its Impact on Chinese Intellectual Life and the Growth of Nationalism and Political Activism.

The May Fourth Movement (1919): A Student-Led Protest Igniting National Awakening (Welcome, future revolutionaries! Grab your tea, settle in, and let's dive into one of the most pivotal moments in…
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Environmental Ethics: Our Moral Responsibilities to the Natural World – Explore the Branch of Ethics That Examines The Moral Relationship Between Humans And The Natural Environment, Asking Questions About Our Obligations To Protect Nature, The Moral Status Of Animals, And The Value Of Ecosystems, Addressing Issues Of Sustainability and Conservation.

Environmental Ethics: Are We Just Guests or Terrible Landlords? 🌍🌳🤔 (A Lecture on Our Moral Responsibilities to the Natural World) Welcome, everyone! Grab your ethically sourced, fair-trade coffee ☕ (or…