Thanks to the widespread popularity of K-pop and K-drama, more and more people take an interest in Korean history and culture. Watching Korean historical TV dramas and films is a highly entertaining way to gain knowledge of Korean history. This book is written as a guide to navigate through a host of historical Korean dramas. Separating facts from fiction, it provides a historical context of some events dramatized in films and TV series. Each chapter begins with an overview of major political events and important historical figures from the pre-historic time to the present-day. The history section is interlaced with an overview of K-dramas relevant to historical figures under the spotlight.