266: South Korea: The Riddle of Hwang Jini
The Rest Is History28 Marras 2022

266: South Korea: The Riddle of Hwang Jini

Join Tom and Dominic on their journey to the 16th century Korean peninsula, as they discuss Hwang Jini - a gisaeng, poet, and entertainer - and her everlasting impact on Korean culture. Dubbed by Tom the 'poetic Emma Hamilton', the story of Hwang Jini takes us through Diamond Mountains, Buddhism and Confucianism, 16th century Korean social class, and much more... Join The Rest Is History Club (www.restishistorypod.com) for ad-free listening to the full archive, weekly bonus episodes, live streamed shows and access to an exclusive chatroom community. *The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*: Tom and Dominic are back on tour this autumn! See them live in London, New Zealand, and Australia! Buy your tickets here: restishistorypod.com Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jaksot(697)

628. Jack The Ripper: The Killer Unmasked (Part 5)

628. Jack The Ripper: The Killer Unmasked (Part 5)

Who are the prime suspects for the identity of Jack the Ripper? Why did he suddenly halt his hellish killing spree, and never strike again? And, once and for all, who really was Jack the Ripper…? Jo...

22 Joulu 20251h 35min

627. Jack The Ripper: From Hell (Part 4)

627. Jack The Ripper: From Hell (Part 4)

Why was Jack the Ripper’s final murder the most appalling of all? Who was the mysterious Mary-Jane Kelly, his unfortunate victim? And, what enduring impact would his crimes have upon the cultural clim...

18 Joulu 20251h 10min

626. Jack The Ripper: The Killer Strikes Again (Part 3)

626. Jack The Ripper: The Killer Strikes Again (Part 3)

How did Jack the Ripper manage to strike twice in the same night without getting caught? Did he have an accomplice? And, what chilling clues did the police discover in the wake of the murder…? Join...

15 Joulu 202559min

625. Jack The Ripper: Horror in Whitechapel (Part 2)

625. Jack The Ripper: Horror in Whitechapel (Part 2)

Who was Jack the Ripper’s second victim, and why was their murder considered the true starting point of his terrifying killing spree? How did the police investigation unfold? And, when and how did the...

11 Joulu 20251h 6min

The Beatles: The British Invasion, with Conan O’Brien (Part 2)

The Beatles: The British Invasion, with Conan O’Brien (Part 2)

| This episode is available a week early for members of The Rest Is History Club | What happens when fame, drugs, and genius collide? How did the Beatles survive John Lennon’s “more popular than Je...

10 Joulu 202555min

624. Jack The Ripper: History’s Darkest Mystery (Part 1)

624. Jack The Ripper: History’s Darkest Mystery (Part 1)

Was Jack the Ripper the first serial killer of all time? Who was his first victim, and why was the murder so shocking? And, what did the Ripper phenomenon reveal about the anxieties of Victorian Londo...

8 Joulu 20251h 4min

623. The Nazis at War: Churchill’s Finest Hour (Part 4)

623. The Nazis at War: Churchill’s Finest Hour (Part 4)

With Adolf Hitler at the apex of his power during the Second World War, how did he move on Britain? How did Winston Churchill respond? And, would Britain’s airforce triumph over Hitler’s Luftwaffe in ...

4 Joulu 20251h 11min

The Beatles: The Band that Changed the World, with Conan O’Brien (Part 1)

The Beatles: The Band that Changed the World, with Conan O’Brien (Part 1)

How did four Liverpool teenagers become the most influential band on earth? What made their music and charisma irresistible to a generation? And, how did their ambition and timing spark a cultural rev...

3 Joulu 202551min

Suosittua kategoriassa Historia

olipa-kerran-otsikko
gogin-ja-janin-maailmanhistoria
mayday-fi
huijarit
mystista
rss-ikiuni
konginkangas
totuus-vai-salaliitto
tsunami
rouva-diktaattori
rss-subjektiivinen-todistaja
rss-i-dont-like-mondays-2
rss-kirkon-ihmeellisimmat-tarinat
rss-peter-peter
rss-sattuu-sita-suomessakin
sotaa-ja-historiaa-podi
historiaa-suomeksi
apinan-vuosi
tiedetta-ja-sirkushuveja-vanhojen-aikojen-podcast
maailmanpuu