Full Width [alt+shift+f] FOCUS MODE Shortcuts [alt+shift+k]
Sign Up [alt+shift+s] Log In [alt+shift+l]
46
Though many visit South Korea for its K-Dramas and K-Pop, the peninsula and islands also feature numerous cultural charms and historic sites as well. South Korea has an expansive history, and tales of monks, soldiers, indigenous peoples, and royalty linger in these locations. From majestic stone parks to ocean-side temples, here is a list […]
4 months ago

Comments

Improve your reading experience

Logged in users get linked directly to articles resulting in a better reading experience. Please login for free, it takes less than 1 minute.

More from TheCollector

How the Métis Thrived on the Canadian Prairies

Canada was built by men and women of mixed ancestry, men and women who were métis, that is, of “mixed heritage.” However, not all métis (lowercase) can be considered Métis (spelled with the uppercase “M”). Today it is widely accepted that only individuals with Cree and French-Canadian origins and a direct family connection to […]

17 hours ago 2 votes
The Story of Jeremiah, the Weeping Prophet Who Suffered for His People

Jeremiah is the “weeping prophet” who suffered much anguish because of his people’s sins. He saw first-hand how a good king who worked toward reforming his nation was followed by sons opposed to God’s warnings. He dedicated his life to ministering to the people of Judah and warning them about the impending doom of […]

yesterday 4 votes
The Ancient Egyptian Mastabas Were the Forebearers of the Pyramids

Before the ancient Egyptians built pyramids to house their god-kings for eternity, they built less enduring and less aesthetically pleasing tomb structures known as mastabas. Taken from the modern Arabic word for “bench,” mastabas were flat, raised mud-brick structures that housed the kings’ tombs underneath. Despite their rather unassuming look, mastabas played an important […]

yesterday 2 votes
The Genius and Controversy That Was Richard Wagner

Few composers in history have had as widespread and controversial an influence as Richard Wagner. Eventually celebrated as the genius behind the music and libretti of works whose impact spread beyond the opera world to inspire poets and painters, Wagner struggled for many years to find an audience. He spent many formative years in […]

yesterday 3 votes
What Are the Mayan Codices?

The Mayan Codices are four prehispanic books written before the arrival of Spanish conquistadors. The volumes were created by professional scribes using paper made of the inner bark of a fig tree. With no formal titles, three of the four codices have been named after the cities where they were stored: Dresden, Madrid, and […]

yesterday 3 votes

More in history

How the Métis Thrived on the Canadian Prairies

Canada was built by men and women of mixed ancestry, men and women who were métis, that is, of “mixed heritage.” However, not all métis (lowercase) can be considered Métis (spelled with the uppercase “M”). Today it is widely accepted that only individuals with Cree and French-Canadian origins and a direct family connection to […]

17 hours ago 2 votes
Final Days for Exclusive Member Access — Egypt Awaits

Last Call to Join Our Journey Through Ancient Egypt — Before It Opens to All

6 hours ago 2 votes
Collections: Life, Work, Death and the Peasant, Part IVa: Subsistence and a Little More

This is the start of the fourth part of our series (I, II, IIIa, IIIb) discussing the structures of life for pre-modern peasants, who made up the majority of all humans who have ever lived. In the last few sections, we’ve looked broadly at how mortality, marriage and childbearing patterns shape the households these folks … Continue reading Collections: Life, Work, Death and the Peasant, Part IVa: Subsistence and a Little More →

yesterday 5 votes
The Story of Jeremiah, the Weeping Prophet Who Suffered for His People

Jeremiah is the “weeping prophet” who suffered much anguish because of his people’s sins. He saw first-hand how a good king who worked toward reforming his nation was followed by sons opposed to God’s warnings. He dedicated his life to ministering to the people of Judah and warning them about the impending doom of […]

yesterday 4 votes
The Evolution of 178th St at Vyse Ave, South Bronx, NYC – 1980-2022

“I feel that a people’s past, including their accomplishments, aspirations and failures, are reflected less in the faces of those who live in these neighborhoods than in the material, built environment in which they move and modify over time. ” – Camilo José Vergara   Since 1980, Chilean-born photographer Camilo José Vergara has been marking … Continue reading "The Evolution of 178th St at Vyse Ave, South Bronx, NYC – 1980-2022" The post The Evolution of 178th St at Vyse Ave, South Bronx, NYC – 1980-2022 appeared first on Flashbak.

yesterday 3 votes