Regular historian vs. Korean historian.. In 1404, King Taejong of Korea’s Joseon dynasty fell from his horse while hunting. Embarrassed, he reportedly ordered

Regular historian vs. Korean historian.. In 1404, King Taejong of Korea’s Joseon dynasty fell from his horse while hunting. Embarrassed, he reportedly ordered those nearby not to tell the court historians. Unfortunately for Taejong, the historian recorded that order too—essentially documenting both…