Unified Silla

In this episode, we delve into the history of Unified Silla (668-935 CE), the Korean kingdom that emerged after the conquest of Baekje and Goguryeo to form a unified state on the peninsula. The episode explores its alliance with the Tang dynasty, its coexistence with Balhae during the Northern and Southern States period, and its eventual decline leading to Goryeo's rise. We examine Silla's rigid Bone Clan hierarchy, the flourishing of Buddhism and Confucianism, and its achievements in maritime trade, art, science, and woodblock printing.