Category: History & Heritage

The Mekong River, known in Khmer as Tonle Thom (“Great River”), is more than just a waterway flowing through Cambodia—it is the lifeblood of the nation, deeply intertwined with the land, the people, and the soul of Khmer culture. For...

Buddhism is more than a religion in Cambodia—it is a cultural foundation, a way of life, and the spiritual heartbeat of the Khmer people. For over a thousand years, Buddhism has influenced Cambodian politics, education, art, ethics, and community life....

French colonial rule in Cambodia was a complex chapter of subjugation, modernization, and political awakening. For nearly a century, from 1863 to 1953, Cambodia existed under the shadow of French imperialism—experiencing cultural friction, economic change, and a growing thirst for...

Cambodia’s monarchy is one of the oldest in Southeast Asia, deeply woven into the nation’s cultural, spiritual, and political history. From the god-kings of the ancient Khmer Empire to the symbolic role of the modern constitutional monarch, the royal family...

Cambodia’s cultural richness is not a product of isolation but of profound and enduring cross-cultural exchange. For centuries, Indian and Chinese civilizations played vital roles in shaping the religious, linguistic, artistic, and commercial fabric of Khmer society. These external influences...

Cambodia’s modern history is shaped by both unimaginable tragedy and extraordinary resilience. At the center of this history stands the Khmer Rouge—a radical communist regime that led Cambodia into one of the worst genocides of the 20th century. Under the...

Angkor Wat is more than a temple. It is the soul of Cambodia, the enduring symbol of Khmer ingenuity, faith, and resilience. Standing as the largest religious monument in the world, Angkor Wat captivates with its scale, precision, and beauty—drawing...

The Khmer Empire was one of the most magnificent civilizations in Southeast Asia, reigning from the early 9th century to the 15th century CE. Centered in present-day Cambodia, its capital at Angkor became a symbol of grandeur, ingenuity, and spiritual...

Cambodia’s rich cultural heritage is rooted in the ancient Khmer civilization—one of the most remarkable and enduring civilizations in Southeast Asian history. Before the majestic temples of Angkor rose from the forests, the Khmer people had already laid down the...