The Creation of the National Museum of Cambodia, A Colonial Vision Turned Cultural Treasure
The National Museum of Cambodia was born during the French colonial era but quickly became a cornerstone of Khmer cultural ...
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George Groslier and the Cambodian School of Arts: How a Colonial Vision Tried to “Save” Khmer Art
(Estimated reading time: 10 minutes – just enough to finish a Khmer coffee before it gets cold.) Behind the elegant ...
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Imperial Japanese Control over Cambodia in World War II, From Quiet Garrison to Puppet Kingdom
Imperial Japanese control over Cambodia during World War II began as a quiet military presence beside Vichy France and ended ...
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Oknha Tep Nimit Mak: The Master Artist Who Painted Cambodia’s Royal Heritage
Discover Oknha Tep Nimit Mak, the Cambodian master artist who directed the monumental Reamker murals at Phnom Penh's Royal Palace ...
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Pictures of the Week: From Kitchen Garden to Khmer Memories
From fragrant Telosma blossoms and crisp ân-luk vegetable plates to “dog’s tongue” river fish, quiet Phnom Penh gardens, war memories, ...
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Wonders of Cambodia: Highlights of the Week (April 6-12, 2026)
A week of fragrant blooms, temple wisdom, and cultural remembrance — from the lost kingdom of Funan to George Groslier’s ...
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Who’s who: George Groslier, Architect of Cambodia’s Cultural Revival
Discover who George Groslier was, how he founded Phnom Penh’s National Museum and art school, and why his complex legacy ...
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