-100 BCE TO 313 CE: THE SAMHAN (삼한 ; 三韓), CONTINUED
The Three States of Samhan. Could we have found the earliest roots of K-pop?
Sep 20, 2021•40 min•Season 2Ep. 9
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-400 BCE to 0 CE: The Jin State (진국; 辰國) and the Formation of Samhan (삼한; 三韓)
In this episode, we talk about the ancient kingdom of Jin and the formation of the Proto-three Kingdoms of Samhan.
Sep 06, 2021•35 min•Season 2Ep. 8
-75 BCE to 313 CE: Early Goguryeo (고구려; 高句麗)
The early days of the mighty Goguryeo Kingdom (고구려; 高句麗) of Korea.
May 08, 2021•33 min•Season 2Ep. 7
100 CE to 313 CE: The Han Commanderies Part 2 (한사군; 漢四郡)
The exciting conclusion of the Han Commanderies in ancient Korea. The Korean Han (韓; 한); The Chinese Han (漢朝; 한조); Koguryeo ( 고구려; 高句麗); Wa (倭); Ye (예; 濊)
Jul 04, 2020•26 min•Season 2Ep. 6
-108 BCE to 313 CE: The Han Commanderies 1
The Han commanderies refers to the territories that Han China set up to govern Korea after conquering Gojoseon in 108 BCE. Ye (예; 濊); Yemaek (예맥; 濊貊); Jin (진한; 辰韓); the Han (한; 韓); The Han Dynasty (漢)
Jun 17, 2020•44 min•Season 2Ep. 5
-109 BCE to -108 BCE: When Han Attacks
Early Korea; the Shiji (太史公書; 사기); The Han Dynasty (漢朝; 한조); The Yan Kingdom (연나라; 燕國); The Xiongnu (흉노; 匈奴)
May 22, 2020•42 min•Season 2Ep. 4
-300 BCE to -108 BCE: Early Iron Age of Korea
The first Korean state and the politicization and controversy thereof. Chiaoxian; Gojoseon; Gija Joseon; Wiman Joseon; Xiongnu
May 04, 2020•39 min•Season 2Ep. 3
-12,000 BCE to -300 BCE: Neolithic Korea
The Jeulmun and Mumun Periods of pre-historic Korea; Dolmens; The Dangun Wanggeom Creation Myth.
Apr 23, 2020•39 min•Season 2Ep. 2
-2,000,000 BCE to -12,000 BCE: Land, Language and Pre-Origins
How big is the Korean peninsula? What did Korea look like during the Ice Age? How did Koreans evolve from Homo Erectus? DNA evidence of Koreans and the Denisovan. The origins of the Korean language.
Oct 06, 2019•43 min•Season 2Ep. 1
1260 CE: Mongol Suzerainty and Last Vestiges of Resistance
Goryeo finally submits to Kublai Khan; Prince Sim is betrothed to a Mongol princess; The Sambyeolcho continue to lead a resistance; Explosives and gunpowder requested by local Mongol officers.
Oct 22, 2017•31 min•Season 1Ep. 11
1254 CE: Mongol's Final Attack and Goryeo's Surrender
Description: Jalairtai Qorci’s brutal attacks; Goryeo finally submits; Choe Hang’s death; Choe Ui’s assassination; the Crown Prince Cheon 원종(元宗) finally visits the Mongol Court; King Gojong dies; Mongke Khan dies; Kublai Khan meets Goryeo Prince Cheon
Oct 15, 2017•32 min•Season 1Ep. 10
1232 CE: The Return of the Goryeons.
The Goryeons make the fateful decision to assassinate all 72 Mongol Commissioners, sparking yet another invasion. 72 Daruyacis Killed; Mongol’s 2nd and 3rd invasion of Korea; Tripitaka Koreana (합천 해인사 대장경판,陜川 海印寺 大藏經板; 팔만대장경, 八萬大藏經; Hong Bog-weon 홍복원(洪福源, 1206년 ~ 1258년); Song China’s Capital Hangzhou (杭州市).
Oct 08, 2017•38 min•Season 1Ep. 9
1231 CE: The (Mongol) Empire Strikes Back
After Goryeons resist the Mongol's extortionate tributary demands, and some Mongol envoys mysteriously disappear, the Mongols attack in earnest. Bloodbath ensues.
Oct 01, 2017•22 min•Season 1Ep. 8
1218 CE: A New Hope?: Mongol Suzerainty
The Mongols enter the peninsula ostensibly to rid it of the Khitan. It's a brief honeymoon period until the Mongols force Goryeo into its suzerainty. The relationship rapidly deteriorates from there. It’s a short period in time, just 16 years from 1218-1231, but it’s chock full of geopolitics. Not so much battle scenes, which is in the next episode, but plenty of diplomatic intrigue and a little spy craft thrown in. I’m excited, and I know you are, too.
Sep 24, 2017•17 min•Season 1Ep. 7
1214 CE: The Prequel: Mongols Sniff Around
We discuss the lead up to the Mongol's Invasion of Korea in the 13th century. #大元大蒙古國 #대원대몽고국 #몽골 #제국 ᠳᠠᠢ ᠦᠨ ᠶᠡᠬᠡ ᠮᠣᠩᠭᠣᠯ ᠦᠯᠦ
Sep 17, 2017•31 min•Season 1Ep. 6
1100 CE: Baekjeong, Medieval Outcasts
All Choe'd out? Let's step away from the narrative to discuss the fascinating outcasts of medieval Korea: the Baekjeong.
Sep 10, 2017•46 min•Season 1Ep. 5
1249 CE: Choe Hang and Choe Ui
The fall of the House of Choe under the mostly tragic reigns of Choe Hang (최항, 崔沆) and Choe Ui (최의, 崔竩).
Sep 05, 2017•25 min•Season 1Ep. 4
1219 CE: Choe U
Choe U (최우) • Choe’s “Kitchen Cabinet” • The Directorate General of Policy Formulation (Kyojong Togam, 교정도감) • Personnel Authority (정방, 政房) • Ganghwa Island (강화도, 江華島)
Aug 29, 2017•22 min•Season 1Ep. 3
1196 CE: Military Dictator Choe
Military Dictator Choe Chungheon (최충헌, 崔忠獻) • Goryeo Military • Goryeo Buddhism
Aug 21, 2017•28 min•Season 1Ep. 2
1170 CE: The Military Coup
Today, we’re going to talk about my favorite period in Korean history: the Military coup of 1170. Why is this my favorite? Because of the chaos. I’m talking slave and peasant rebellions. Even monks revolt! The king's spine is snapped in two and his body is rolled into a rug and thrown into the lake. But we’re getting ahead of ourselves. Let’s start at the beginning.
Aug 21, 2017•36 min•Season 1Ep. 1
1196 CE: Military Dictator Choe (Re-upload)
Opportunistic general Choe Chungheon (최충헌, 崔忠獻) takes over the country as military dictator. (Re-uploaded from 2017 due to technical issue)
Aug 21, 2017•28 min•Season 1Ep. 2
1170 CE: The Military Coup (Re-upload)
(Re-uploaded in 2021 due to technical issues with original) My favorite period in Korean history: The Military Coup of 1170. Why is this my favorite? Because of the chaos. I’m talking slave and peasant revolts. Even monks revolt!
Aug 20, 2017•36 min•Season 1Ep. 1
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