
From the mythic founding of Gojoseon to the nuclear standoff on the 38th parallel, the Korean Peninsula has been a crucible of dynastic ambition, foreign invasion, and fierce cultural identity. Lucas and Luna guide listeners through four thousand years of Korean history: the Three Kingdoms of Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla locked in centuries of warfare and cultural exchange with Tang China; the unif... more
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After Goryeo's kings surrendered to the Mongol Empire in 1259, a fierce military unit refused to lay down arms. The Sambyeolcho — the 'Three Elite Patrols' — fled to offshore islands and waged a guerrilla war for nearly three more years. This episode... more
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the dramatic transition from the Goryeo dynasty to the Joseon dynasty in late 14th-century Korea. They focus on the pivotal figure of Yi Seong-gye, the general who seized power through a coup d'état and establi... more
In this episode of The History of Korea, Lucas and Luna explore the gwageo, the civil service examination system that shaped Joseon dynasty society for over five centuries. They trace its origins in Goryeo and its full implementation under Joseon, di... more
Long before modern education, Korea's intellectual life was shaped by the seodang — village schools where boys learned Chinese classics, poetry, and the Confucian principles that would define Joseon society. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore th... more
In this episode of The History of Korea, Lucas and Luna dive into the story of the Righteous Armies, the civilian militias that rose up against Japanese colonial rule in the early 20th century. They focus on the 1906 Battle of Hongseong, a pivotal co... more
In 1919, Korea erupted in a nationwide protest against Japanese colonial rule. This episode looks at the March First Movement through the eyes of its organizers, including the reading of the Korean Declaration of Independence in Pagoda Park, the role... more
In this episode of The History of Korea, Lucas and Luna dive deep into the story of the legendary turtle ships, or geobukseon, of Admiral Yi Sun-sin. How did these ironclad warships come to be? Were they really the first armored vessels in the world,... more
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Gyeongju Historic Districts, the heart of Silla's thousand-year reign. They walk through the wooded hills of Tumuli Park, where giant grass-covered tombs hold golden crowns and ... more
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Two historians guide listeners through four thousand years of Korean history, tracing the rise and fall of dynasties, the impact of invasions, colonial rule, and the peninsula's enduring division. Each episode centers on pivotal turning points—from the Three Kingdoms and Goryeo to Joseon, the Imjin War, and the modern era of DMZ tensions, with thoughtful reflection on topics like Hangul, comfort women, and reunification debates. The format emphasizes rigorous analysis over sensationalism, often weighing competing narratives and highlighting social, political, and cultural forces shaping Korea's past and present. This show is likely to appeal to history enthusiasts, students, educators, and professionals interested in nuanced, source-informe... more
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