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 ПУТЕШЕСТВІЕ ГОСУДАРЯ ИМПЕРАТОРА НИКОЛАЯ II НА ВОСТОКЪ (ВЪ 1890—1891) | Travel of Emperor Nikolai II to the East by E. E. Ukhtomsky Siam, Annam, and (indirectly) Cambodia in this recollection of Tsarevich Nikolai II's travel to Asia. In Russian
Links 5000 Years | ៥០០០ឆ្នាំ Cambodian Buddhism, music, literature, are covered in this personal creation, with a useful online library including texts, photo, audio and film documents In Khmer
Films ល្ខោនគែន រឿងក្រៃថោង, Lakhon Ken Rare Filmed Performance, 2000 A rare film document on the art form of lakhon ken. In Khmer
Films "Don't Think I've Forgotten": Cambodian Music Golden Age How the "lost rock-&-roll of Cambodia" connected with ancient times through King Sihanouk, a royal music buff. In English & Khmer
Publications Prince Sisowath Kulachad អ្នកអង្គម្ចាស់ក្សត្រា ស៊ីសុវត្ថិ កុលឆ័ត, 29 September 1943 - 14 June 2024 by Angkor Database In memory of Prince Sisowath Kulachad, who passed on 14 June 2024 and whose inspiring influence remains with us. In English
Books Un pèlerin d'Angkor - Illustré [by Francois de Marliave] by Pierre Loti One of the most inspired (and inspirational) travelogues on Angkor in the pioneering times. In French
Books The English Governess at the Siamese Court by Anna Leonowens The written account that decades later inspired a best-selling book and a Hollywood musical is nevertheless a valuable document for historians. In English
Images Sacred Dancers of Angkor in Meak Bochhea celebration by Anders Jiras Within the Angkor Wat sanctum, the Bakan, Sacred Dancers of Angkor perform the New Moon ritual in January 2018.
Books The Natyashastra, English Translation by Manomohan Ghosh The first integral English translation of the Sanskrit Treatise on Hindu Dance, "Dramaturgy and Histrionics". In English & Sanskrit
Publications A Filmography of Norodom Sihanouk by Angkor Database The complete filmography (and partial discography) of Cambodia's "the King-Filmmaker". In English, French & Khmer
Links Prince Sisowath Ravivaddhana Monipong Personal Blog A personal blog reflecting the author's career as artistic consultant, the history of the Royal Family of Cambodia, and decades of East-West cultural exchanges. In English & Italian
Archimages Angkorian Scenes Daily life in the temples, prayers, blessings: as a spiritual and cultural center, Angkor was never really 'abandoned'.
Publications 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
Publications 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
Films Jungle Bound: Angkor, Cambodia by Travel Film Archive & Deane H. Dickason A smart compilation of Angkor daily life and artistic activities in the late 1930s. In English
Books Photos-Souvenirs: Danses classiques, danses folkloriques et créations modernes de Norodom Sihamoni A lavishly illustrated brochure showcasing Cambodian performing art forms at the end of the 1980s. In French
Books L'armement et l'organisation de l'armée khmere au XIIeme et XIIIeme siecles | Khmer Weaponry and Military Structure 12th-13th centuries by Michel Jacq-Hergoual'ch How the rulers of Angkor borrowed from foreign technology and from local traditions to develop an original military structure
Books Sangitaratnakara of S'arngadeva सङ्गीतरत्नाकर ('Ocean of Music and Dance') by P.S. Subrahmanya Sastri One of the oldest and longest Indian (Carnatic and Hindustani) treatise on music and dance, in Sanskrit, with two commentaries. In Sanskrit
Links GeoZik An educational platform and an essential online trove for musicologists and musicians around the world. In English & French
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
Films Les ruines d'Angkor | Piano & Text by Philippe Larsen & Ezaka Rakotondramanana A poetic and musical musing through the ruins of Angkor. In French
Links Music at Angkor A compilation of the imagery of musicians and musical instruments across bas-reliefs in Angkor Wat, Banteay Srei and the Bayon. In English
Books Nouvelle géographie universelle, La terre et les hommes, VIII: L'Inde et l'Indo-Chine by Élisée Reclus The astonishingly vivid and detailed Geography of India and Indochina by French free-thinker Élisée Reclus. In French
Links Sounds of Angkor Khmer musical and dance traditions, their pre-Angkorian and Angkorian origins.
Films Temple Dance of Apsaras by Mohanapriyan Thavarajah A heartfelt and savant approach of Angkor by a Bharatanatyam dancer and choreographer. In English
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 Imagery in South Indian Temples: Study of the 108-Karana Sculptures by Bindu S. Shankar This major study in the history of dance and in Southern India architecture brings to us numerous notations which can be helpful for a better understanding of… In English
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
Publications Gongs, Bells, and Cymbals: The Archaeological Record in Maritime Asia from the ninth to the seventeenth centuries by Arsenio C. Nicolas The circulation of musical instruments around Asia, in particular those in bronze, and what it tells us about regional trade in ancient times. 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 The Role of the Cham and Malay Colonies in Vietnam (18th-19th centuries) by Nicolas Weber Power struggle and ethnic minorities in pre-colonial Southeast Asia, and in particular across the Mekong Delta. In English
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
Publications Trompets & Horns from 12th and 16th Centuries Angkor by Patrick Kersalé Reconstitution-revival of trumpets and horns as observed on Angkor Wat and Bayon bas-reliefs In English & French
Publications A History of Siamese Music Reconstructed From Western Documents, 1505-1932 by Jarenrchai Chonpairot & Terry E. Miller Burmese and Khmer influences on Siamese musical forms and instruments. In English
Publications The Iconography of Music on the Reliefs of Angkor Wat by Martin Knust From the paper: 'Many musical instruments and ensembles seen on the reliefs are still in use in Cambodia today. For example, chordophones like the tror and the… In English
Publications Krǒ̀ṅ Pãli et rites de la maison (Krǒ̀ṅ Pãli and House Building Rituals) 2nd Part by Éveline Porée-Maspero A most detailed study on building techniques and rituals in the Cambodian tradition. In French
Publications Krǒ̀ṅ Pãli et rites de la maison (Krǒ̀ṅ Pãli and House Building Rituals) 1st Part by Éveline Porée-Maspero A most detailed study on building techniques and rituals in the Cambodian tradition. In French
Films Stopover in Angkor by Patrick Kersalé Ethnomusicologist Patrick Kersalé plays a Khmer harp built thanks to his iconographical and musical research in Cambodia.
Films The Oldest Verse Inscription in Khmer by Trent Walker The Oldest Verse Inscription in Khmer សិលាចារឹកភាសាខ្មែរចាស់ជាងគេដែលសរេសរជាពាក្យកាព្យ In Khmer
Books Chansons cambodgiennes (Cambodian Songs) by Albert Edouard Lazare Tricon & Charles Bellan 54 traditional Khmer songs transcribed with musical scores and a temptative transliteration. In French & Khmer
