This season's internationale world trip heads to the Joseon Kingdom (modern-day Korea) in the late 19th century. In part one of two, we meet the teenage girl (name unknown; I explain why in this episode) chosen to marry the teen Emperor because she had few connections and seemed easy to manipulate. AU CONTRAIRE, the woman known as Queen Min quickly proved herself to be more capable than anyone expected, least of all her arch-enemy, her father-in-law. Reading recommendation: The Silence of Bones by June Hur Support Vulgar History on Patreon at patreon.com/annfosterwriter Get merch at http://vulgarhistory.store - use code TITSOUT for free U.S. shipping or TITSOUT10 for 10% off your order References: Oxford Encyclopedia of Women in World History https://www.factinate.com/people/facts-queen-min/amp/ http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/culture/2015/10/323_70902.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empress_Myeongseong https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ep_eIppXwT0&t=601s https://legacyweb.philamuseum.org/doc_downloads/education/JoseonResourceBook.pdf https://www.koreasociety.org/images/pdf/KoreanStudies/Curriculum_Materials/LessonbyTime/3_GoryeoJoseon/JoseonDynastyandWomensRights-CustomandLaw_Cerulo_Beth.pdf https://www.thoughtco.com/the-joseon-dynasty-in-korea-195719 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_acUrSV0Bi0 -- Vulgar History is an affiliate of Bookshop.org, which means that a small percentage of any books you click through and purchase will come back to Vulgar History as a commission. Use this link to shop there and support Vulgar History: bookshop.org/shop/vulgarhistory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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“What did the council decide on item 42?” — answered with the speaker and the moment.

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