Korean History & Travel

17/05/2026

NEW VIDEO: The Tragic Boy King: The Heartbreaking Story of King Danjong of Joseon

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https://youtu.be/qZaPak9wwGg

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22/12/2025

Vestiges of the Three Kingdoms of Ancient Korea (Samguk Yusa) - Hawaii University Press 2025.

26/10/2025

Ever wondered about the Korean counterpart to the grim reaper? What inspired the Saja Boys in the popular Netflix Series K-Pop Demon Hunters? In my latest video, I’ll unravel the mysteries of the jeoseungsaja 저승사자, the messenger of the underworld. These figures guide the souls in the afterlife and bring them to the ten kings of hell for judgment. We will discover how these figures reflect on Korea’s views on life, death and the afterlife.

(episode 63) Ever wondered about the Korean counterpart to the grim reaper? In this video, we’...

15/08/2025

Let’s discover the incredible story of Hendrick Hamel (헨드릭 하멜), a Dutch sailor shipwrecked in 17th-century Korea. He was held captive for 13 years during the Joseon Dynasty and his journal became the first Western account of Korea, unveiling its culture to the world.

(episode 62) Let’s discover the incredible story of Hendrick Hamel (헨드릭 하멜), a Dutch sailor shipwrecked ...

24/05/2025

Today, we’ll be taking a look at the life of Queen Inhyeon 인현왕후, the second wife of King Sukjong of Joseon 숙종. Queen Inhyeon is one of the most beloved queens in Korean history. She has been highlighted often in popular culture; her dramatic life and legacy enduring to this day. Her rise and fall and reinstatement has had an important impact on Korean history.

(episode 61) Today, we’ll be taking a look at the life of Queen Inhyeon 인현왕후, the second wife of King Sukjong o...

17/05/2025

The 27 Kings of the Joseon Dynasty

13/05/2025

Hanok rooftop - I don’t know why but I just love Korean traditional houses rooftop corners

10/05/2025

Kim Ransa 김란사 Korean Independence Activist who was the teacher of Yu Gwan-sun 유관순

26/04/2025

The Pleasure of the Mountain Pavilion

08/04/2025

Working on a new video / script. Something to do with the daily lives of Joseon queens~