Speaker: Saloni Mahajan is an Assistant Professor at Appalachian State University, where she teaches a range of courses including Theatre Design, World Culture and Performance Studies, Page and Stage, and more. In addition to her teaching, she is currently a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Her research focuses on costume design […]
In 1998, the Belitung, a ninth-century western Indian Ocean–style vessel, was discovered in Indonesian waters. Onboard was a full cargo load, likely intended for the Middle Eastern market, of over 60,000 Tang Dynasty (619–907) ceramics, gold, and other precious objects. Today, these objects are on permanent display in Singapore’s Asian Civilisations Museum, where they are […]
LIQUOR STORE DREAMS is an intimate portrait of two Korean American children of liquor store owners who set out to bridge generational divides with their immigrant parents in Los Angeles. About the Speaker: So Yun Um is a Korean American Director and Producer born and based in Los Angeles. She explores intimate and challenging stories […]
In the first book-length study of the imperial history of extradition in Hong Kong, Ivan Lee shows how British judges, lawyers, and officials navigated the nature of extradition, debated its legalities, and distinguished it over time from other modalities of criminal jurisdiction – including deportation, rendition, and trial and punishment under territorial and extraterritorial laws. […]
Speaker: Dr. Carol Tsang
Synopsis: Cinema Strada is a poignant memoir tracing the life of Hong Kong film critic Law Kar, who has devoted his life to cinema and the arts. From wartime memories to Cold War tensions and Hong Kong’s cultural boom, Law Kar reflects on shifting eras and the challenge of discerning truth from fiction. As he revisits personal and cinematic milestones, the […]
A History of Aging in Qing China examines the history of aging and old age during the Qing dynasty, a pivotal period marked by rapid demographic growth that resulted in the largest elderly population in imperial China. Drawing on previously overlooked first-person accounts from the extensive collections authored by Qing men and women, it offers […]
Jay Winter is the Charles J. Stille Professor of History Emeritus at Yale University. He is a specialist on World War I and its impact on the 20th century. Previously, Winter taught at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, the University of Warwick, the University of Cambridge, and Columbia University. In 2001, he joined the faculty […]
Doing History 101: Workshop for Undergraduate Students Workshop Two: Writing a Strong Essay Date: 6 November 2025 (Thursday) Time: 1:00-2:30pm Venue: Room 4.04, 4/F, Run Run Shaw Tower In our second workshop, we will discuss the components of effective history writing. Learn how to plan your papers, craft compelling historical arguments, and avoid plagiarism. We […]
My current research project aims to reconstruct the history of China’s electrical and electronics industries between the late 19th century and the outbreak of the Sino-Japanese War in 1937. Situated at the intersection of economic and business history, the history of technology and global history, this project traces the introduction and adaptation of electrical technology […]
Abstract ‘We must have a procedure – if we are going to hang anyone – that is just,’ said Chief Justice Sir Francis Piggott in 1909, on discovering that Chinese persons accused of murder were being denied interpretation in Hong Kong’s courts. Due process, no matter how costly or inconvenient, was ‘one of the penalties […]
Albert Leung began his film career as an actor, later expanding his experience as a stuntman and stunt coordinator before moving into directing. His directorial debut, STUNTMAN, co-directed with his twin brother, is a tribute to classic Hong Kong action cinema. The film received nominations and awards. All are welcome. No registration required.