Description du Royaume Thai ou Siam
An early account of Angkor and pre-colonial Cambodial included in this compendium on the Siamese Kingdom in the 1830s-1850s.
Books Books Empire Colonial Francais: Indo-Chine (Cambodia and Laos)
A richly illustrated journey through Indochina, and in particular Cambodia in the early years of the French Protectorate.
Books Henri Mouhot, premier explorateur du Laos (1826-1861)
A documented profile of the later-acclaimed explorer, who had died in Laos and whose fame had not been yet established.
Archimages Khmer Influence in Faraway Lands
In modern Laos and Thailand, Khmer art of building and sculpting is still highly visible
Publications Laos Jars Are Slowly Revealing Their Secrets
The mystery of the Plain of Jars, in modern Laos, and what it teaches us about ancient burial rites in...
Themes SEA & Cambodia
Links Southeast Asian Kingdoms
A stimulating travel blog looking for ancient kingdoms behind the facade of modernity.
Publications The Jesuits in Cambodia: A Look into Cambodian Religiousness
How did Franciscan, Dominican and Jesuit missionaries interact with the rulers of Cambodia?
Publications The Major Role of the Mons in Southeast Asia
Mon and Mon-Khmer tribes came from the North, not from the South: new insights on an old controversy among linguists...
Books Travels in the Central Parts of Indo-China (Siam), Cambodia and Laos
The English, more complete version of the historic travelogue by naturalist and explorer Henri Mouhot.