History

How Did Jeonggamnok, Joseon's Greatest Banned Book, Become a Bestseller?

How Did Jeonggamnok, Joseon's Greatest Banned Book, Become a Bestseller?

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Jaei (災異): Reading History Through Heavenly Warnings

Jaei (災異): Reading History Through Heavenly Warnings

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Everything About Hwatu: A Chronicle Contained in 48 Cards

Everything About Hwatu: A Chronicle Contained in 48 Cards

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Comets in Korean History: The Tale of the Star That Changed Dynasties' Fate

Comets in Korean History: The Tale of the Star That Changed Dynasties' Fate

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Why Gaya Should Be Called the Four-Kingdom Era, Not the Three-Kingdom Era

Why Gaya Should Be Called the Four-Kingdom Era, Not the Three-Kingdom Era

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Korean Bathing Culture: A Journey from Myth to Jjimjilbang

Korean Bathing Culture: A Journey from Myth to Jjimjilbang

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Joseon Dynasty Civil Service Exams: The Scene of Dreams and Frustrations Seen Through 『Hanyangga』

Joseon Dynasty Civil Service Exams: The Scene of Dreams and Frustrations Seen Through 『Hanyangga』

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Uwhang Cheongsimwon: From the King''s Secret Prescription to the People''s Essential Medicine

Uwhang Cheongsimwon: From the King''s Secret Prescription to the People''s Essential Medicine

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Cheonggukjang Benefits: The Millennium Superfood Through History and Science

Cheonggukjang Benefits: The Millennium Superfood Through History and Science

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The History and Social Status of Korean Shoes at Your Feet

The History and Social Status of Korean Shoes at Your Feet

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Gwanghaegun: The Light of Pragmatic Diplomacy and the Shadow of Tyranny

Gwanghaegun: The Light of Pragmatic Diplomacy and the Shadow of Tyranny

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The History of Fireworks in East Asia: From Noise to Art

The History of Fireworks in East Asia: From Noise to Art

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Tetraphobia: The Two Faces of Death and Luck in Korean, Chinese, and Japanese Cultures

Tetraphobia: The Two Faces of Death and Luck in Korean, Chinese, and Japanese Cultures

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Cheonin Gam-eung Theory and Silhak: Two Wisdoms of Joseon Facing Disaster

Cheonin Gam-eung Theory and Silhak: Two Wisdoms of Joseon Facing Disaster

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Theories on the Introduction of Christianity to Silla: The Mystery of the Gyeongju Cross

Theories on the Introduction of Christianity to Silla: The Mystery of the Gyeongju Cross

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Gwanghaegun UFO: The 400-Year-Old Mystery Recorded in the Annals

Gwanghaegun UFO: The 400-Year-Old Mystery Recorded in the Annals

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Does the Samguk Sagi Record of Locusts Change the Map of Ancient History?

Does the Samguk Sagi Record of Locusts Change the Map of Ancient History?

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Korean Historical Seals: Traces Embracing a Millennium of Drama

Korean Historical Seals: Traces Embracing a Millennium of Drama

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The Orange Tribe of Goryeo and Joseon: The Original 'Hipsters' in History

The Orange Tribe of Goryeo and Joseon: The Original 'Hipsters' in History

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Comment Culture Begins with Records on Stone

Comment Culture Begins with Records on Stone

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Goryeo Celadon and Metal Movable Type: The History of a Great Technological Discontinuity

Goryeo Celadon and Metal Movable Type: The History of a Great Technological Discontinuity

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Fake News in the Joseon Dynasty: The Sword and Tongue That Shook the Dynasty

Fake News in the Joseon Dynasty: The Sword and Tongue That Shook the Dynasty

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The Baekui People, Myth and Truth: A Historical Look at the Korean People and White Clothes

The Baekui People, Myth and Truth: A Historical Look at the Korean People and White Clothes

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The History of Doenjang: The Soul of the Korean People in a Single Soybean

The History of Doenjang: The Soul of the Korean People in a Single Soybean

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100 Years of Korean Educational Zeal: From 'Donkey Ears' to 'Skirt Wind'

100 Years of Korean Educational Zeal: From 'Donkey Ears' to 'Skirt Wind'

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The Gougu Theorem and Pythagoras: Same Truth, Different Paths

The Gougu Theorem and Pythagoras: Same Truth, Different Paths

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Why You Shouldn''t Hang Laundry at Night: The Scientific Truth Behind the Superstition

Why You Shouldn''t Hang Laundry at Night: The Scientific Truth Behind the Superstition

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The History of Korean Surnames: The Epic Within Names

The History of Korean Surnames: The Epic Within Names

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Sword and Scale: Punishment of Sexual Crimes in Joseon and Seeking Answers in Modern Times

Sword and Scale: Punishment of Sexual Crimes in Joseon and Seeking Answers in Modern Times

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The Contrasting Two Faces of Chiwoo Cheonwang in Novels and History

The Contrasting Two Faces of Chiwoo Cheonwang in Novels and History

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