GeoHistory

16 Most Surprising Facts About Korea

As I research the country, these are the most interesting and surprising facts I gathered—and some beautiful images along the way.

Apr 15 •

The Force That Drives Korea

The force that split Korea in 1945 in two is not recent: It has been pulling it apart for thousands of years. If you understand it, you can understand…

Apr 10 •

Why Did Korea Split?

The crazy story of a few days that changed Korea forever

Apr 4 •

10 Fascinating GeoHistory Updates

Mar 27 •

Rise Up, Europe!

The Five Beliefs That Cripple a Continent

Mar 20 •

What Asian Development Can Teach the World

The Magic Development of Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, and China, and What That Tells Us about US Tariffs, China’s Future, EU Protectionism, Japan’s…

Mar 7 •

Reaction to Your Comments on German Elections

Election results, german nuclear, slower maps, and more

Feb 25 •

What’s at Stake in Germany’s Elections

The future of Ukraine, of Europe, freedom of speech, and Germany’s economy

Feb 22 •

The Birth of German(y)

Goods, Gods, and Guns

Feb 19 •

Why Japan Succeeds Despite Stagnation

Demographics & lending vs housing, culture & immigration

Feb 16 •

The Israel–Hamas Ceasefire Won’t Last

Israel & Palestine, One Year Later

Jan 27 •

Final: So Where Should We Build Ten New Cities in the US?

Final article in the series

Jan 24 •

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