Treasures of the Khmer Empire Video
A visually stunning production that opens with the narrator in the root covered ruins of Ta Prohm, a Khmer temple that French archaeologists intentionally left in its unrestored state.
US Ambassador Gifts Cambodian Dance and Angkor Books to King Sihamoni
King Sihamoni received US Ambassador Carol Rodley, accepting her diplomatic papers and, as protocol dictates, conducting an official exchange of gifts between the two nations. Ambassador Rodley chose her American gifts quite carefully. US Ambassador Gifts Cambodian Dance and Angkor Books to King Sihamoni
Stones in the Sky Video by Graham Hancock
Graham Hancock is a proponent of unconventional theories about an ancient civilization that disseminated a sophisticated religion of ground-sky dualism and a “science” of immortality. Stones in the Sky Video by Graham Hancock
Devata and Apsara Videos at Angkor Temples in Cambodia
Carved bas-reflief representations of devata (demigoddesses) were a prominent component of Angkorian temple decoration throughout the Middle Ages. The walls of Angkor Wat, the greatest of the temples, are host to hundreds of such devata.
Lost Dance Troupe of Cambodia-Book Review of Earth in Flower by Kaunana
Paul Cravath’s Earth in Flower bears witness to rich history of royal Khmer dance tradition until the very end. Lost Dance Troupe of Cambodia-Book Review of Earth in Flower by Kaunana Magazine
The Armies of Angkor Military Structure and Weaponry of the Khmers Book Review
Michel Jacq-Hergoualc’h’s artistic and analytical milestone is a fascinating resource for Khmerophiles everywhere, as well as for readers interested in ancient warfare in general. The Armies of Angkor Military Structure and Weaponry of the Khmers Book Review
Book Review of A Record of Cambodia by Zhou Daguan
This book is essential reading if you’re heading to Cambodia as a tourist on your first visit…or if you’re a scholar immersed in Southeast Asian studies. Book Review of A Record of Cambodia by Zhou Daguan
Island publisher renews quest to solve mystery of Angkor Wat Women
Holmes Beach resident Kent Davis could have been forgiven if he had given up his dreams of publishing books on Asian history, supporting a Cambodian school, and decoding the mystery of the 1,780 female statues at Angkor Wat temple in Cambodia. Island publisher renews quest to solve mystery of Angkor Wat women
The Language of Khmer Classical Dance in Cambodia
Two recently published books on Cambodia’s classical dance reveal aspects of the art that have rarely been addressed in previous works. The Language of Khmer Classical Dance in Cambodia
Cambodian Dancers Ancient and Modern by George Groslier
Historian, curator and author George Groslier (1887-1945) dedicated his life and career to Cambodia, becoming the motivating force behind the revival in traditional Cambodian arts and crafts in the early 20th century. Cambodian Dancers Ancient and Modern by George Groslier