Episode 11: The Tripitaka Koreana, 50 Million Characters of High Tech. 750 years ago, Korean monks transcribed what is considered the world's most accurate and complete set Buddhist scriptures onto wooden printing blocks - 50 million charactes on 80,000 blocks. The result is known as the Tripitaka Koreana. The blocks have survived centuries wholly intact. Let us explore what is considered to be the greatest achievement of woodblock printing and one of the wonders of the world. Episode 12: The Original Gyeongbok Palace: A Virtual Restoration. 600 years ago, the kingdom of Koryo fell, and the kingdom of Joseon was founded. The capital of the new kingdom was Hanyang (Seoul), and Gyeongbok Palace was built as the royal residence and administrative center for the country. Gyeongbok Palace is now in the process of being restored to its former glory.

Episode 9: The Roads of Balhae. In the year 668, the kingdom of Goguryeo, which had been the dominant power in Northeast Asia, came to an end. The fall of Goguryeo seemed to mean that Manchuria and Maritime Provinces in Siberia would no longer be a part of Korean history. However, thirty years later, a new empire emerged from the site of Kraskino fortress, as the successor to Goguryeo. This empire was called Balhae, whose name means "rising sun." How did Balhae become a regional powerhouse in Asia in just 100 years? Episode 10: Gaegyeong - An International City from a Millennium Ago. A thousand years ago, ships from all over the world plied the golden seas west of the Korean peninsula. The port of Byeokrando, located at the mouth of the Yeseong River, was a thriving commercial hub and the gateway to Gaegyeong, the capital of the Goryeo kingdom one thousand years ago.

Episode 7: The Battle of Maeso Fortress: How Did Silla Defeat the Tang Army? According to the History of the Three Kingdoms, Silla's army "defeated a 200,000-man army stationed at Maeso fortress and captured 30,380 head of horses and weapons as trophies of war." It is nothing short of astonishing that such a small army could defeat any army from the most powerful country in the world. How was this victory achieved? Let us discover the secret behind the stunning battle at Maeso Fortress. Episode 8: Bulguk Temple, The Secret Behind Its Name. Mount Toham in Gyeongju is one of the five major mountains of the Kingdom of Silla. Nestled against the edge of this mountain is Bulguk Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Erected 1,200 years ago, the temple is monument to the artistry and spirit of the Silla people. Why did they name the temple "Bulguksa"?

Episode 5: Investigation! The Mystery of the Goguryeo-Sui Wars. Even before the founding of the Sui kingdom, Goguryeo was constantly under attack from China. Those battles involved armies of tens of thousands of troops. In 598, the Sui Dynasty in China invaded Goguryeo with an army of more than 300,000 troops, but they were completely defeated. How could this have happened? Episode 6: Does the Japanese Imperial Family Have Baekje Blood? The mother of Emperor Kanmu of Japan was a descendant of Baekje's King Muryeong. Japan's imperial family has acknowledged ties between ancient Japan and Korea, but only in terms of cultural exchanges. Discussion of anything as sensitive as the imperial family's lineage has been outright forbidden in Japan. That is because the family's lineage contains a secret about the relations between the two countries in ancient times. To begin, we must find out who the mother of Emperor Kanmu was.

Episode 3: The King Gwanggaeto Stele: The Key to Goguryeo's Secrets. The stele erected in honor of King Gwanggaeto the Great is the oldest extant record on Korean history. In contrast to the 12th-century text History of the Three Kingdoms, which was a chronicle of an even earlier era, the stele contains the annals of the king's reign as recorded by his own retainers. The stele is the sole remaining eyewitness to the achievements of King Gwanggaeto. Episode 4: Tomb Murals: Bringing Goguryeo Back to Life. 1500 years ago, Goguryeo was the dominant power in Northeast Asia, but no written records from that period have survived. We do not know how the people of Goguryeo lived, what they ate, where they lived, and what they wore. However, information on their lives can be found in the tombs of Goguryoe people. The source for this information is the wall paintings in those tombs.

From pre-historic times to the present, thousands of years of history come to life thanks to realistic re-creations using cutting-edge computer graphics technology. You will be inspired by Korean history, gain a broader perspective on the past, and be fascinated by the series' investigations into the hidden aspects of historical incidents that resolve long-standing questions and mysteries. Episode 1: Old Joseon, the Secret Kingdom. There is more that is unknown than known about the kingdom of Old Joseon. Was old Joseon a small city-state? Or was it a country with a complete state structure? To understand Korean history, it is necessary to uncover the truth about Old Joseon and Dangun, the mythical founder of the Korean nation. Episode 2: How Did People Live in the Old Joseon Period? The Bronze Age in Korea occurred 2,300 to 4,000 years ago. It is so far in the murky past that life at the time is thought to have been very primitive. What was life really like in Old Joseon?

Why struggle with conjugations when you can take an intimate tour of modern Japan along the ancient Tokaido Road - and learn key signs and phrases along the way? Choose your own path through more than 150 lessons and quizzes on topics ranging from the bullet train to Japanese table manners. Underlined words are pronounced aloud, and male or female native speakers (your choice) guide you step by step as you record and replay your own voice. Useful kanji characters come to life in ingenious animations, while nineteenth-century wood-cuts, musical passages, and a traditional "snakes and ladders" game delight the eye and ear.

Narrated by Lin Wenyue

(Wo dui Taiwan wenxue yu Taiwan wenxue yanjiu de Kanfa) A lecture by Qi Bangai.

In this series, sixth grade Korean students describe what everyday life is like at home, at school, and at work around their country. Each video includes an extensive guide (approximately 50 pages) containing background material, an annotated script, and suggested activities. Recommended for grades 5 - 8.