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Sejong the Great
Would you rather have a leader who is powerful or one who is wise? Can wisdom lead to strength? Is it better to break with tradition, to follow it, or to adapt it to suit your circumstances?
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Pungsu, the Art of Korean Geomancy
How does a society explain good and evil? How does it find balance and harmony with its surroundings? Is your society in harmony with nature?
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Korean History – The Basics
How have the three dynasties of Korea, its foreign invasions, and Chinese contacts influenced Korea’s historical development?
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Foot Binding and the Standard of Beauty
What is beauty? Is it universal, or specific to one’s culture? What effect do concepts of beauty have on the behavior and self-image of everyday people?
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The Silk Road, International Trade, and Global Prosperity
How do goods, wealth, technology, and culture spread? What is gained or lost in the exchange? Does trade benefit all sides equally? Who sets the terms of international trade?
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Augusto Sandino, National Hero
Is it heroic or foolish to fight against impossible odds, even if you know you are right? When is violence and revolt a justifiable strategy for change?
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William Walker, the Grey-Eyed Man of Destiny
Does might make right? If you can do something, should you? Who decides what history is worth learning?
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The Aztec: Life Under the Fifth Sun in Old Mexico
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