Books En sampan sur les lacs du Cambodge et a Angkor by Frédéric Gas-Faucher A colorful description of Cambodia, its geography and its people at the turn of the century. In French
Books Angkor Empire: A History of the Khmer of Cambodia by George Benjamin Walker Far from cold scientific studies, an endearing invocation of Angkor and its ancient civilization by an Indian historian, poet and...
Publications Indigenization of Ramayana in Cambodia by Saveros Pou Through some telling instances of 'indigenization', how Valmiki's Ramayana morphed into Ramakerti, an epic tale and a source of inspiration... In English
Books Voyage dans l'Indo-Chine, 1848-1856 by C.-E. Bouillevaux Nearly twenty years before the "re-discoverer" of Angkor Henri Mouhot, a tireless Catholic missionary did visit the ancient Khmer city.
Books Angkor: An Introduction by George Coedès 'In the minds of the Khmers, these ruins were never inert buildings without souls, but monuments with a vital quality... In English
Publications Two Yoginis of Hevajra from Thailand by J.J. Boeles Two female dancers statuettes discovered in the 1950s and what they tell us about Khmer art and religion, Tantric Buddhism... In English
Publications The Life of the Ramayana in Ancient Cambodia: A Study of the Political, Religious and Ethical Roles of an Epic Tale in Real Time by Sophearith Siyonn A remarkable study in the Cambodian version of Ramayana through epigraphic and iconographic sources. In English
Publications Saivism and the Tantric Traditions by Alexis Sanderson An exhaustive presentation of Shaivism, esoteric Tantrism, and the duality of female/male power. In English
Publications Dance Imagery in South Indian Temples: Study of the 108-Karana Sculptures by Bindu S. Shankar
Films The Bharatiya Natyashastra by Padma Subrahmanyam A fascinating lecture on Indian classical dance, its treatises and its mind-blowing richness. Introductive presentation of the series. In English, Hindi & Tamil
Publications Dance and Drama on Cambodian Temples by Boreth Ly A short survey on dance and drama reflected by Angkorean temples inscriptions, bas-reliefs and statuary. In English
Books The Natyashastra by Manomohan Ghosh The first integral English translation of the Sanskrit Treatise on Hindu Dance, "Dramaturgy and Histrionics". In English & Sanskrit
Films Temple Dance of Apsaras by Mohanapriyan Thavarajah A heartfelt and savant approach of Angkor by a Bharatanatyam dancer and choreographer. In English
Publications Music and Dance in Ancient Cambodia as Evidenced by Old Khmer Epigraphy by Saveros Pou Author(s): Saveros Pou Source: In English
Publications Gold in early Southeast Asia by Anna T.N. Bennett The precious metal and its impact on early Southeast Asian civilizations. In English
Books ពិព័រណ៍ ស្ដីពីល្ខោនខោលនិងខ្មុកខ្មែរ | Lakhon Khol Masks and Lacquer Exhibition Catalog by Daravuth Ly & Ingrid Muan & Chanmara Preap An exhibition of masks and lacquer artefacts related to lakhon khol, the ancient Cambodian dance form. In English & Khmer
Books Preah Vihear: An Introduction to the World Heritage Monument by Sachchidanand Sahai An erudite and intimate study on Preah Vihear and its cliff, "an open air theater for the cosmic dance of... In English
Photography Michael Vickery Photographing Cambodia in the 1960s-1980s by Michael Vickery Cambodia before the civll war as seen by anthropologist and historian Michael Vickery.
Books Tulasidasa: A Bibliography by Sudha Verma The most comprehensive bibliography about the works and life of Hindi poet Goswani Tulsidas, who authored his own version of... In English
Books Comment j'ai parcouru l'Indo-Chine: Birmanie, États shans, Siam, Tonkin, Laos by Isabelle Massieu A European woman's view on Southeast Asia at the turn of the 20th century In French
Publications Avec le Marechal Joffre en Extreme-Orient: Indochine et Siam | Marshal Joffre's visit to Indochina, Dec. 1921
Publications Indochina, ‘Greater France’ and the 1931 Colonial Exhibition in Paris by Marco R. Deyasi
Books Angkor Wat by Michio Fujioka A remarkable approach of Angkor and pre-Angkorian structures by a Japanese architect and specialist of Hindu-Buddhist architecture
Publications 从《真腊风土记》看古代柬埔寨与云南 少数民族佛教乐舞 | A Comparison of Buddhist Music and Dance Between Ancient Cambodian and Yunnan Minority Peoples by Minkang Yang & Angkor Database A fascinating study on Khmer and Yunnan minority interconnection through music and dance In English & Chinese
Films L'expédition Mékong | The Mekong Expediton (Teaser) by Remi Morel Teaser of 'L'expédition du Mékong, Carnet d'Exploration', a 52 mn film about the Doudart de Lagrée-Garnier navigation up north the... In English & French
Books Empire Colonial Francais: Indo-Chine (Cambodia and Laos) by Jules Gervais-Courtellemont & Octave Vandelet A richly illustrated journey through Indochina, and in particular Cambodia in the early years of the French Protectorate. In French
Publications Garuḍa, Vajrapāṇi and Religious Change in Jayavarman VII's Angkor by Peter D. Sharrock A stimulating study in religious mutations during the King-Builder's reign In English
Films The Royal Ballet of Cambodia Costumes: Interview with Sylvain LIM by Suppya Nut & Sylvain Lim Designer LIM Sylvain takes us through the making and symbolism of Apsara dance costumes In Khmer
Photography Visions of Angkor by...Carl Werntz by Carl Newland Werntz Photographic essays or paintings by famous or budding artists. A forum for creators, a compilation of reference visual arts renditions...
Publications 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
Books នារីរបាំកម្ពុជា | សម័យចតុមុខ និងសម័យអង្គរ by George Groslier & Phoeurng Sackona First Khmer translation of George Groslier's 1913 essay: 'Cambodian Dancers, Ancient and Modern' (Danseuses cambodgiennes, anciennes et modernes). In Khmer
Photography Princess Norodom Buppha Devi, The Soul of the Cambodian Royal Ballet Ceremonies for the anniversary of Princess Norodom Buppha Devi (1943-2019) passing, November 2020.
Books The Apsaras of Angkor / ទេពអប្សរនៃអង្គរ by Christophe Loviny On the first anniversary of H.R.H. Princess Norodom Buppha Devi's passing, the e-book re-publication of the splendid 'The Apsaras of... In English & Khmer
Books Les danses sacrées au Cambodge / Sacred Dances in Cambodia by Solange Thierry A short and luminous summary of the origins of sacred dances in Cambodia, from agrarian rituals to royal court choreographies. In French
Publications Post-Colonial Discourses on the Cambodian Court Dance by Hideo Sasagawa Rejecting the notion of 'Angkorean tradition', the author emphasizes the Siamese influence on modern times Cambodian Court Dance. In English
Publications Buddha-Yoga-Siva Hybridity Among The Old Khmer and Siamese by Troy Dean Harris An essay on ascetic arts and Indic influences in ancient Cambodia and Siam. In English
Publications Nang Sbek, The Cambodian Shadow Theater by Alain Daniel Dating back from pre-Angkorean times, the Shadow Theater is inscribed on UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity since 2008. In French
Publications Lokhon Khol and Agrarian Rituals by Sara Sem The rural origins of this Theatre Dance adopted at the Cambodian Royal Court since the 19th century. In French
Photography The Royal Ballet of Cambodia, Traditions and Challenges by Laurent Weyl A report on the famed dance company after the passing of its director and muse, Princess Norodom Buppha Devi.
Books Dancing in Cambodia, At Large in Burma by Amitav Gosh A dazzling, poignant journey through Cambodia's modern history and the 'Stories in Stones' told by Angkor. In English
Films The Royal Ballet in the 1960s Rare film footage of The Camboidian Royal Ballet performances, with Princess Buppha Devi as leading dancer. In English
Publications Post-colonial Discourses on the Cambodian Court Dance by Hideo Sasagawa How independent Cambodia revisited the ancestral tradition of Royal dance. In English
Books Danses Cambodgiennes (Cambodian Dance) by Samdech Chaufea Thiounn & Sappho Marchal The first complete study on Khmer classical (royal) dance by a Cambodian researcher, Minister of the Royal Palace in the... In French
Books Les gens d'Angkor (The People of Angkor) by Thierry Diwo Heartfelt portraits of Cambodian people living within the Angkorian territory in the 1990s. In French
Films Royal Ballet of Cambodia at Fes Festival 2010 The Royal Ballet of Cambodia at Fes Festival of World Sacred Music (Morocco), 2010.
Films Royal Ballet of Cambodia in Hong Kong Rehearsal and excerpts of the Cambodian Royal Ballet in Hong Kong in 2017 In English, French & Khmer
Films Princess Buppha Devi's Apsara Dance in 1966 The Apsara Dance re-created by Queen Kossamak and performed by her grand-daughter Princess Buppha Devi. In Khmer
Books Khmer Costumes and Ornaments of the Devatas of Angkor Wat by Sappho Marchal The first recension of female sculpted representations in Angkor, and and enduring study in "Khmer elegance". In English
Links Royal Cambodian Ballet at Royal Bridges Page dedicated to the Royal Cambodian Ballet in modern times
Films Royal Ballet in Angkor 1910 by Sokmean Srin Rare film capture of a Royal Ballet representation for King Sisowath on Angkor premises In English
Books ប្រភព និង ការវិវត្តន៍នៃគ្រឿងអលង្ការ ខ្មែរសម្រាប់ទេវតា និងមនុស្ស by Michel Tranet Origins and Evolution of Khmer Jewelry for Angels and Human Beings In Khmer
Publications Le théâtre et la danse au Cambodge by George Groslier An inspired, often poetical evocation of the ancestral Khmer dance In French
Films Cambodia & Angkor in the 1930s by AncientAdventuresCambodia A rare travel film on Cambodia in the 1930s. In English
Publications Dance as Devotion by Chloe Calderon Chotrani Indic Influences on Dance as Devotion in Angkor In English
Publications Dancing architecture at Angkor: ‘Halls with dancers’ in Jayavarman VII's temples by Swati Chemburkar
Films Sacred Dancers of Angkor by NKFC Cambodia TRIBUTE TO THE 81 YEARS OF HER MAJESTY QUEEN NORODOM MONINEATH SIHANOUK
Books Un pèlerin d'Angkor by Pierre Loti One of the most inspired (and inspirational) travelogues on Angkor in the pioneering times. In French
Books Etudes sur le Ramakerti by Saveros Pou Respected Cambodian scholar Saveros Pou offers a collection of studies on the Khmer version of the Ramayana In French & Khmer
Books A History of Cambodia by David P. Chandler One of the major must-read studies on Cambodia history. In English