History
The Royal Crusade for Independence: How Norodom Sihanouk Outfoxed Colonial Power with Charisma and Politics
Discover how Cambodia’s King Norodom Sihanouk led The Royal Crusade for Independence — a dazzling diplomatic victory that freed the...
The Siamese-Cambodian War (1591–1594): When Angkor’s Shadow Still Loomed Over Ayutthaya
Discover the dramatic story of the Siamese–Cambodian War (1591–1594) — a turning point in Southeast Asian history when Ayutthaya toppled...
A Quick Guide to the French Protectorate in Cambodia: Your New Essential e-Book on 1863–1953
Discover a clear, engaging e-book on the French protectorate in Cambodia (1863–1953), the Franco–Siamese treaties and the return of Angkor...
Nuon Chea, ‘Brother Number Two’: Architect of a Cambodian Nightmare
Who was Nuon Chea, “Brother Number Two” of the Khmer Rouge? Clear, accessible portrait of his life, role in Democratic...
From Turbulence to Renewal: A Short History of Modern Cambodia for First-Time Visitors
Discover Cambodia’s dramatic modern history — from French colonial rule to the Khmer Rouge and the nation’s remarkable rebirth —...
Who’s who: So Phim, the Reluctant No. 3 of the Khmer Rouge
Discover who So Phim was: Khmer Issarak guerrilla, Eastern Zone commander of the Khmer Rouge, both architect of repression and...
Suryavarman I: The King Who Redrew the Map of Angkor
Discover who Suryavarman I was, how he unified and expanded the Khmer Empire, and why his reign still shapes the...
The 1991 Paris Peace Agreements: How Cambodia Reclaimed Peace and a New Beginning
Discover how the 1991 Paris Peace Agreements ended Cambodia’s civil war, restored peace, and reshaped the nation’s future after decades...
Picture of the day: Henri Mouhot’s Riverside Tomb Near Luang Prabang
Evocative view of Henri Mouhot’s white tomb on the Nam Khan near Luang Prabang, a serene Lao riverbank memorial to...
Henri Mouhot and the “Rediscovery” of Angkor: Explorer, Myth and Legacy
Who was Henri Mouhot, the French explorer linked to the “rediscovery” of Angkor? Discover his life, journeys in Siam, Cambodia...
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