Publications

Authors

Sorted by

Featured

October 1954: J.L. Nehru Goes To Angkor

by Angkor Database

Seventy years ago, Prime Minister Nehru went to Angkor Wat and Banteay Srei during a diplomatic mission which took him to China, Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia.

A Filmography of Norodom Sihanouk
by Angkor Database
The complete filmography (and partial discography) of Cambodia's "the King-Filmmaker".
In English, French & Khmer
Three Months in Cambodia by a Madras Officer
One of the earliest (16th April-21 June 1854) accounts of Cambodia in the English language by a traveler who had both military and business connections.
Following the non-money trail
by Eileen Lustig & Terry Lustig
Why the vast, complex hirerarchic and social organization in Angkor never developed its own monetary system.
In English
Saramani, princesse et danseuse | Saramani, A Princess and A Dancer
by Titaÿna
Way before Princess Buppha Devi's reinvention of the Royal Ballet of Cambodia, a premonition of the "Apsara Princess" figure so central in Cambodia's modernity.
In French
Portrait of King Jayavarman VII
by Sophorn Vern
Since 1903, statues and bas-reliefs picturing King Jayavarman VII have been extensively studied. This essay summarizes theories and stimulates further research.
In English
Cultural Connections Amidst Heritage Conundrums
by Senthilpavai Kasannian
A study of local Khmer values overshadowed by tangible archeological remains in the Angkor area.
In English
Les mines de fer de Compong-Swai au Cambodge [Kompong Svay Iron Mining, Cambodia]
by Edgar Boulangier
A 1880s study on iron prouction in the land of the Kuys, an ethnic minority from which came the blacksmiths of Angkor.
In French
De Phnom Penh a Pursat [From Phnom Penh to Pursat]
by Jean Moura
An important account on Cambodia in the early years of the French Protectorate.
In French
Un voyage a la cour du roi Nom-Rodon (lettre sur le Cambodge, Nocor Khmer)
by L. Charles
A visit to Phnom Penh Royal Palace in 1870, only four years after its construction started.
In French
Quinze jours au Cambodge [A Fortnight in Cambodia]
Subtitle: "Moeurs, Coutumes, Superstitions, Légendes: Excursion dans les provinces de Roléia-Paier et Compong-Leng".
In French
Un voyage au Laos [A Journey into Laos]
by Magdeleine Murat
A short yet vivid description of Laos in the 1920s, with references to Angkor-related legends.
In French
Punyodaya (Na-T'i), un propagateur du tantrisme en Chine et au Cambodge a l'epoque de Hiuan-Tsang [Spreading Tantrism in China and Cambodia in the 7th century]
by Li-Kouang Lin
How a scholar and translator from India at the Chinese Tang court went twice to Chenla to spread the Tantric-Buddhist faith and collect "divine medicine".
In French & Chinese
Note on Names of Queens in Ancient Cambodia
by Tain Gree
The etymology and meaning of the names of twenty-six illustrious queens of Ancient Cambodia.
In English
Fragile, Lasting Photos: the Last Photographic Testimonies on Angkor before the War
by Angkor Database
Who took the last photographs of Angkor before the Khmer Rouge takeover?
The Botanist's Corner
by Angkor Database
Angkor Database 'Botanist's Corner' aspires at furthering the titanic work initiated by Cambodian botanist Pauline Dy Pho
Un court traité d'architecture cambodgienne moderne (A Short Treatise on Modern Cambodian Architecture)
by Madeleine Giteau
The building techniques and rituals for village houses, monasteries and kutis, in mid-century Cambodia.
In French & Khmer
Jewels For A King
by Claudine Bautze-Picron
Stylistic relationship between Khmer architectural ornamentation and jewellery, and its South-Indian influences.
In English
Cambodian Women Architects and the restoration at Angkor Thom
by Thmey Thmey 25
Young women architects lead the renovation of the severely damaged Angkor Thom West Gate and of the Bayon platforms.
In English & Khmer
On some Tantrik Texts studied in Ancient Kambjua
by Prabodh Chandra Bagchi
An exploration of Khmer inscriptions andTantric influences, with a stimulating take on the ever-elusive Bayon and the enigmatic figure of Tumburu over Angkor.
In English & Sanskrit
The CKS Library, Wat Damnak, Siem Reap
by Marie Eiriksson
Set amongst Wat Damnak serene gardens, the most comprehensive library in Siem Reap
In English
Charlie Chaplin in Angkor
by Darryl Leon Collins
The mega star of silent movies visited Angkor in April 1936, later inspiring many Cambodian comics to adapt the 'Charlot' character as 'Sak-Lo'.
In English & Khmer
A Study of the Names of Monuments in Angkor
by Sotheavin Nhim
When legends meet etymology: the quest for the meaning of Angkor temples names.
In English

October 1954: J.L. Nehru Goes To Angkor

A Filmography of Norodom Sihanouk

Three Months in Cambodia by a Madras Officer

Following the non-money trail

Saramani, princesse et danseuse | Saramani, A Princess and A Dancer

Portrait of King Jayavarman VII

Cultural Connections Amidst Heritage Conundrums

Les mines de fer de Compong-Swai au Cambodge [Kompong Svay Iron Mining, Cambodia]

De Phnom Penh a Pursat [From Phnom Penh to Pursat]

Un voyage a la cour du roi Nom-Rodon (lettre sur le Cambodge, Nocor Khmer)

Quinze jours au Cambodge [A Fortnight in Cambodia]

Un voyage au Laos [A Journey into Laos]

Punyodaya (Na-T'i), un propagateur du tantrisme en Chine et au Cambodge a l'epoque de Hiuan-Tsang [Spreading Tantrism in China and Cambodia in the 7th century]

Note on Names of Queens in Ancient Cambodia

Fragile, Lasting Photos: the Last Photographic Testimonies on Angkor before the War

The Botanist's Corner

Un court traité d'architecture cambodgienne moderne (A Short Treatise on Modern Cambodian Architecture)

Jewels For A King

Cambodian Women Architects and the restoration at Angkor Thom

On some Tantrik Texts studied in Ancient Kambjua

The CKS Library, Wat Damnak, Siem Reap

Charlie Chaplin in Angkor

A Study of the Names of Monuments in Angkor