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A map of the Korean states in 108 BCE.

A mural from the tomb of Li Xian depicting Korean ambassadors visiting the court of Tang China. 706 CE.

A painting showing Chinese and Korean forces attack the Japanese fort of Ulsan in southern Korea during the Japanese invasions of Korea between 1592 and 1598 CE, otherwise known as the ‘Imjin...

Ancient Korean pottery and ceramics are discussed in detail across kingdoms and time periods while explaining the intricacies of different types of pottery designs and forms.

This iron lamellar armour and mail shirt was created in Goryeo (modern-day Korea) during the 14th Century.

The large cast-bronze bell known as the Emille Bell at Bongdeoksa, Unified Silla Kingdom, Korea. It was cast in 771 CE to honour King Seongdeok. 3.3 metres tall and over 2.2 metres in diameter, it is decorated with...

Map of Pen/Insular states and potential centres in the 3rd–6th centuries CE.

The best of Goryeo inlaid celadon is breathtaking in its splendid presentation of clean form, vibrant design, and subtle yet alluring colour combination of white, black, and green. Today, Gangjin remains the centre...

Wonhyo (l. 617-686 CE) was a Korean Buddhist philosopher whose works impacted a wide array of later philosophers and writers through his teaching that one’s interpretation of the world created one’s reality. He is highly regarded as the...

Throughout ancient Korea's history Buddhist monks were a particularly important element of state and religious affairs. From the 4th century CE onwards, in the Three Kingdoms period, they were members of a select...