Ta Som Khmer Temple at Angkor
The Khmer temple of Ta Som is located northeast of the walled city of Angkor Thom and east of the water temple of Neak Pean. Little is known of the history and purpose of Ta Som.
“Stories in Stone” Reveals Enigmas of Khmer History
Author John Burgess unveils ancient Khmer mysteries about a remote Hindu temple on the Thai-Cambodian border, in “Stories in Stone”.
Zhou Daguan – A Record of Cambodia – NZJAS Review by Stephen McDowall
Book review of Chinese traveler Zhou Daguan’s critical 13th century account of the ancient Khmer capital of Angkor: “A Record of Cambodia.”
Ancient Khmer Families Discovered Living in Southern China
Khmer families discovered living in southern China may be related to ancient elephant drivers traveling from Angkor to Xishuangbanna, a millennium ago.
Daughters of Angkor Wat
Daughters of Angkor Wat examines the mystery of why 1800 detailed portraits of ancient Khmer women appear in the Hindu temple Angkor Wat.
Zhou Daguan-A Record of Cambodia-Siam Society Review by Milton Osborne
Historian Milton Osborne’s book review of “Record of Cambodia,” the most important text on ancient Angkor by 13th c. Chinese traveler Zhou Daguan. Translated by Peter Harris.
Cambodge-The Cultivation of a Nation – Siam Society Review by John Tully
Cambodge-The Cultivation of a Nation. Siam Society review by John Tully considers this detailed book of Cambodian history under French rule.
Armies of Angkor-Siam Society Review by Milton Osborne
“The Armies of Angkor: Military Structure and Weaponry of the Khmers” by Michel Jacq-Hergoualc’h. Armies of Angkor-Siam Society Review by Milton Osborne.
A Record of Cambodia-Cambodia Daily Book Review
“A Record of Cambodia-Its Land and Its People” by Peter Harris offers a new translation of the 1295 AD Angkor visit of Zhou Daguan, This detailed Cambodia Daily book review examines the new edition.
Angkor the Magnificent – Cambodia Daily Review
Angkor the Magnificent – Cambodia Daily Review. A Glimpse of a Bygone Era. Helen Churchill Candee’s Account of Southeast Asia Was Ahead of its Time