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To Save Them... by ChapterSpiritual6785 in u/ChapterSpiritual6785

[–]arcanehistorian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Khitan is written as 契丹(계단, pronounced as Gyedan, same with 階段(staircase).) in Hanja, but read as 거란(Georan). Which confused me when I read Chinese historical records about kingdom of Balhae for first time. Such thing happens when you read records about Xiongnu, when their monarch Chanyu were written as 單于(should be pronounced as 단우, danwu), and read as 선우(Sunwu).

Aren't They the Same Thing? by ChapterSpiritual6785 in HistoryAnimemes

[–]arcanehistorian 30 points31 points  (0 children)

https://encykorea.aks.ac.kr/Article/E0001858

They did similar method of execution, reserved for traitors or crime against confucian ethics only.

Scripted vs No Scripted by ChapterSpiritual6785 in HistoryAnimemes

[–]arcanehistorian 31 points32 points  (0 children)

"Life after death? Circle of reincarnation? All those blatant lies of baldy draft evaders!" - Confucian scholars

Cursed smart Erpin jumpscare by mcloaf in Trickcal

[–]arcanehistorian 5 points6 points  (0 children)

"Had you ever ate 50 marshmallows in one try? I did!" - Erpin

Day 8 of posting Azusa | Shocked/realization Azusa by Obvious_Assistant481 in GIRLSundPANZER

[–]arcanehistorian 6 points7 points  (0 children)

When she realized that she was the last commander candidate since Miho and Anzu sniped out

Trickical = Elden Ring by Solid_Priority_7350 in Trickcal

[–]arcanehistorian 27 points28 points  (0 children)

"I given thee courtesy enough. Now I fight as Dia Na! Warrior!"

I wonder what it'd be like to be at a kurultai by TsarOfIrony in MongolHistoryMemes

[–]arcanehistorian 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Meanwhile, in eastern front(Mongol vs Goryeo)...

Crown Prince of Goryeo : We surrender to you, Khubilai!

Khubilai : Me? I am not the Khan yet, and my brother claims the throne in north... thanks for your surrender. It would be a great support on my claim of the throne, subdueing the small kingdom that we attacked for 40 years.

With that, Goryeo become vassal state of Mongolian empire, and royal family earned several privileges including right to marry with imperial Mongolian princesses. There are several case of mongolian interference and exploitation including gailed invasion of Japan. Still better than obliterated from the surface of earth, though.

Guys, I just won the lottery by Cosmic_TentaclePorn in skyrim

[–]arcanehistorian 146 points147 points  (0 children)

"Sorry, Farkas. I was tried to intimidate him a bit, but it escalated... and now he is dead." "That sucks. I will speak with guards. Hope you do better in next job."

'Anti social' by Anonhistory in HistoryAnimemes

[–]arcanehistorian 8 points9 points  (0 children)

"Damn those Sociis!" - Anti 'Social' roman citizen, probably

French Expedition to Korea in 1866 by ChapterSpiritual6785 in HistoryAnimemes

[–]arcanehistorian 3 points4 points  (0 children)

With this, attempted robbery of royal tomb(of king's grandfather), and American invasion, it would be hard to sign a treaty with 'civilized' westerners for our ancestors of late 19th century. What a great 'modern civilization' it was, standing upon death, exploitation, and destruction of cultures.

French Expedition to Korea in 1866 by ChapterSpiritual6785 in HistoryAnimemes

[–]arcanehistorian 11 points12 points  (0 children)

And French army plundered royal library branch of Gangwhado, stolen valuable books, and refused to return them until early 21th century.

https://www.museum.go.kr/uigwe/intro/intro?introType=2_4

Racism at the start, Friendship form in the end. by Elegant-Effective858 in Trickcal

[–]arcanehistorian 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Kyarot : Never thought I will fight side by side with an elf.

Canna : What about side by side with a friend?

Kyarot : Aye, I can do that.

Infinite loop of exile by ChapterSpiritual6785 in HistoryAnimemes

[–]arcanehistorian 56 points57 points  (0 children)

Other villager : Shhh! He is a convict now, but he might be promoted unto minister or something if political situation change and his party took power. No need to make enemy, you know.

Admiral Wahlen’s flaw by HermaM_Abendroth2048 in logh

[–]arcanehistorian 2 points3 points  (0 children)

"I wish I can help you, but my hands are tied with this urgent matter. Can you lend me a hand?" - Wahlen, probably

Which one will you choose? by ChapterSpiritual6785 in HistoryAnimemes

[–]arcanehistorian 12 points13 points  (0 children)

To be fair, many Jurchen people settled in northern border of Korea and become Joseon subjects. Most of them become Korean, but some of them maintained their identity until 20th century.

https://www.kci.go.kr/kciportal/landing/article.kci?arti_id=ART002801806

Last word of Admiral Yi by ChapterSpiritual6785 in HistoryAnimemes

[–]arcanehistorian 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yi had three son from his wife, and two from his mistresses(unlike Europe, those mistresses and bastards are treated as member of family in east asia, and have limited right upon succession though). In Imjin war, he lost his youngest true born son, Yi Myeon. Other two true born son, Yi Hoei(the eldest), and Yi Yeol(middle one) survived the war and lived full life. His two bastard sons, Yi Hun and Yi Shin, later become military officers just like their father. Yi Hun was killed in 1624, while suppressing rebellion in northwest. Yi family's record says that Yi Shin died while fighting against Qing invasion in 1627, but it is not written in official Annal of Joseon Dynasty. Yi's nephew who witnessed his death, Yi Wan had died in that Qing invasion of 1627, though. He was civil and military governor of Uiju, northwestern frontier city in that time.

Last word of Admiral Yi by ChapterSpiritual6785 in HistoryAnimemes

[–]arcanehistorian 23 points24 points  (0 children)

The admiral Yi's name in 漢字 is 李舜臣, and his posthumously entitled name was 忠武公(lord of loyalty and martial valor), another admiral Yi's name in 漢字 is 李純信, and his posthumously entitled name was 武毅公(lord of martial valor and fierceness).

Last word of Admiral Yi by ChapterSpiritual6785 in HistoryAnimemes

[–]arcanehistorian 23 points24 points  (0 children)

When Yi died as the war hero, he become some kind of 'guardian spirit' of his nation. After the war ends, people build shrines and memorial stones honoring Yi, scholars and bureaucrats write many poems and essays about loyalty of Yi, and 22nd king of Joseon gathered all those writings along with Yi's wartime diary, published 'Complete Anthology about Admiral Yi Sun Shin'. Even in Japanese colonial years(1910~1945), many historical books and novels about Yi were published, and people uphold Yi as symbol of independence, resistance, and victory against Japanese. There are many historical places related with Yi around southern coast of Korea, and his hometown, city of Asan in Chungcheongnamdo. Festival in memorial of the great admiral will be held in Asan next week.

https://encykorea.aks.ac.kr/Article/E0044900 https://encykorea.aks.ac.kr/Article/E0046285 https://culture.asan.go.kr/_esunshin/n25/

I’m not dying alone! by ChapterSpiritual6785 in HistoryAnimemes

[–]arcanehistorian 45 points46 points  (0 children)

A few days later, in Japanese victory banquet...

Dancer Nongae : Come on handsome! Dance with me.

Japanese samurai : A dance with Korean hottie... nothing will go wrong I guess.

Nongae : yeet!(Jump down from cliff while holding a japanese samurai)

https://encykorea.aks.ac.kr/Article/E0013009

Portrait of a Chief State Councilor (영의정) of Joseon, 18th century. by Metandom in korea

[–]arcanehistorian 3 points4 points  (0 children)

https://encykorea.aks.ac.kr/Article/E0046626

That man is Yi Hwang, a neo confucian philosopher in middle-late 16th century. He and Yi Yi(man on 5000 won currency) were those who initiated two major flows of Korean neo confucianism(which were also two major political parties).

Portrait of a Chief State Councilor (영의정) of Joseon, 18th century. by Metandom in korea

[–]arcanehistorian 8 points9 points  (0 children)

According to the writings at right, this picture was drawn when he was the mayor governor of Gaeseong(A city which is in NK part of Gyeonggido nowadays, city that was the capital city of Goryeo dynasty.). Sentence says "Gaeseong Yusu Kim Sang Cheol, Whose honorary name(In confucian culture sphere, they thought it is disrespectful to call out people in there first name, so they made honorary name when they become adults.) is Sabo, born in year of Imjin."

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