Culture
Cambodian Pagodas: Guardians of Tradition and Faith
Cambodia is a country where history, religion, and culture interweave in every corner. Among its most enduring symbols are the...
Picture of the day: Cantor’s turtle
Cantor's turtle (Khmer: សត្វកន្ធាយក្បាលកង្កែប kânteay kbal kâng-kaep), once thought extinct in Cambodia, survives in the Mekong River, where ongoing conservation...
Banana Species in Cambodia: An Amateur Botanist’s Perspective
Introduction Bananas (Khmer: ចេក chek) are woven into the tapestry of Cambodian life, but beyond the bunches seen at local...
Video: French photographer Émile Gsell in Cambodia
Émile Gsell (1838-1879) participated in at least three scientific expeditions, and the images he produced from the first, to Angkor...
The Cambodian Krama: Textile, Identity, and Resilience in Khmer Society
Introduction The krama (Khmer: ក្រមា), a checkered cloth woven by Cambodian hands, holds a profound place in the nation's material...
The S’aoch People: A Vanishing Ethnolinguistic Heritage
Introduction The S'aoch people (Khmer: ស្អូច) represent one of Southeast Asia's most unique and endangered ethnolinguistic groups, residing primarily in...
Fighting AIDS in Cambodia: A Story of Progress and Perseverance
Introduction Cambodia's struggle against AIDS stands as a significant example of focused commitment and rapid progress, even in the face...
Jayavarman I: The Last King of United Chenla
Jayavarman I was the last ruler of the united Chenla kingdom, reigning from around 657 to 681, and played a...
Chroy Changvar Peninsula: Phnom Penh’s Fastest-Growing Waterfront District
Chroy Changvar Peninsula is a rapidly developing district in Phnom Penh that stands out for its strategic location, fast-paced urban...
The Fall of Phnom Penh, 17 April 1975: Cambodia’s Day of Darkness
April 17, 1975, stands as a watershed moment in Cambodian history: on this day, the capital city of Phnom Penh...
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