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2 days ago · Joseon (Korean: 조선; Hanja: 朝鮮; MR: Chosŏn; ), officially Great Joseon State (대조선국; 大朝鮮國; [tɛ.tɕo.sʌn.ɡuk̚]), was a dynastic kingdom of Korea that existed for 505 years. It was founded by Taejo of Joseon in July 1392 and replaced by the Korean Empire in October 1897.
2 days ago · Goryeo (Korean: 고려; MR: Koryŏ; Hanja: 高麗) was a Korean state founded in 918, during a time of national division called the Later Three Kingdoms period, that unified and ruled the Korean Peninsula until the establishment of Joseon in 1392.
2 days ago · Father: Yi Cha-ch'un, King Hwanjo of Joseon (조선의 환조 이자춘; 1315 – 3 May 1360) Grandfather: Yi Ch'un , King Dojo of Joseon (조선의 도조 이춘; ? – 25 August 1342) Grandmother: Queen Gyeongsun of the Munju Park clan (경순왕후 박씨)
4 days ago · Another Korean historical figure, who is equally as loved as Admiral Yi, is King Sejong the Great. He was the fourth monarch of the Joseon Dynasty, reigning from 1418-1450. At that time, the country was at the peak of prosperity economically, politically, socially and culturally.
4 days ago · Jeonju is a wonderful city in South Korea, known for its traditional architecture, culture, and cuisine. Tourists can explore the Jeonju Hanok Village, the cultural heart of the city where visitors can stay in traditional Korean guesthouses and experience traditional Korean cuisine.
Three hundred and fifty thousand African Americans participated in the segregated U.S. army during WWI, but they were often limited to being support troops. Many units found combat fighting alongside the French, and some African-American soldiers returned home decorated with French honors and medals for their impact on the war.
4 days ago · The School of Sound is a space to learn about the creative use of sound in the arts and media. Through online events, short courses, research, reflection and our collection of writings, interviews and recorded talks, we offer you the opportunity to re-think how sound operates in the arts and media. Sound design, human sound ...
