At the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, amid the turmoil of colonial conquests and the exploration of distant lands, a remarkable figure emerged, who was in turn a soldier, linguist, explorer and scholar: Étienne François Aymonier (1844-1929). A man of many talents, he was the first scientist to methodically survey the ruins and decipher the inscriptions of the ancient Khmer kingdom—now Cambodia, Thailand, Laos and southern Vietnam—and to study the little-known Cham civil

Cambodia will celebrate the 72nd birthday of His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneath Norodom Sihamoni, son of the late King Father Norodom Sihanouk and Queen Norodom Monineath, on Wednesday, May 14.

For a few years now, the Cambodian cultural scene has been evolving rapidly, driven by a new generation of independent actors, creative spaces, and international initiatives.

Tensions on the Thai border, global trade crisis linked to Gulf conflicts, Europe's demographic aging, cultural diplomacy through opera… Prince Sisowath Ravivaddhana Monipong, ambassador of the Royal House of Cambodia and pioneer of lyric opera in Southeast Asia, gave a wide-ranging interview to journalist Luigi Galluzzo on TGCOM24. A conversation where geopolitics and musical passion converge with rare elegance.

Just a stone's throw from the Angkor temples, a lush park houses the first incubation center for Cambodian craftsmanship. Here, dozens of artisans perpetuate millennial know-how, learn to pass it on — and make a living from it.

At 7.30 PM on 15th April 2026, the 23rd edition of Asian Cinema Festival in Rome has come to an end with its traditional awards ceremony. The president of the jury this year was famous television journalist Francesco Maesano and the Kingdom of Cambodia was honoured with the Best Actor Award granted to Piseth Chhun, a young and talented actor for his moving and sensitive interpretation of Hai, a journalist who meets a young girl’s spirit,(played by young and talented Savorn Se

Pol Pot, born Saloth Sar on 19 May 1925 in the Cambodian province of Kompong Thom, remains one of the most infamous figures in history...

On 17 April 1975, Phnom Penh fell to the Khmer Rouge, marking the end of the Cambodian civil war and the beginning of one of the darkest...

Cambodia's most popular festival is fast approaching. Mark your calendars for the Khmer New Year (NAK), which this year will take place from

A long time ago, the four-faced god Preah Prom heard about a young human, named Thomabal Komar, whose intelligence was apparently...

Mrs. Chea Thida has finally found the remains of her husband, Ing Sokha, after they were lost for over 30 years. His remains were among 464 urns kept in the Urn Library at Wat Langka, preserved by the Documentation Center of Cambodia (DC-Cam). These urns date back to Cambodia's civil war period, spanning the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s.

While the echoes of war still resonate at the Kingdom's borders, the capital becomes the sanctuary of a new kind of resistance. Facing the Botum Vattey pagoda, a monumental fresco 35 meters long and 5 meters high was completed on March 3, uniting 70 Cambodian artists in a peaceful response to Thailand's military aggression.

In Battambang province, works of art emerge from an unlikely support: the trunk of a palm tree. Reaching more than two meters in height, this ordinary-looking tree houses the striking drawings of Keo Sobin, a local artist.

As a teenager, the self-taught artist Moeun Chhay earned the tidy sum of 900 riels per month painting advertising hoardings for Cambodian films shown in Battambang. Disappeared in 2018, the artist was probably the last living representative of this pre-Khmer Rouge craft.

In the buzz of preparations for the March 28, 2026 gala, three candidates already shine with their unique brilliance, ready to embody the essence of bold femininity. Maéna, Elena, and Angelina unite intellectual ambition, cultural passion, and generous hearts to claim the Miss Cambodia in France crown. See them under the spotlights for an unforgettable evening – support them!

In the misty highlands of Cambodia and along the winding roads that run along the southern coast, a unique spirit reigns: Yeay Mao, the legendary matriarch and protector of travellers, fishermen and hunters.

King Ang Duong, who ruled Cambodia from 1841 to 1860, is considered a central figure in the kingdom's history. His reign marked a significan

On the Tonle Bassac lies an island that the Khmer Rouge used to intern the wives of the regime's victims.

Chaktomuk Temple, a unique ancient Buddhist sanctuary in Cambodia, could regain its popularity as a heritage site destination, as many tourists visited the attraction after its restoration in 2018.

In the northern suburbs of Phnom Penh lies a small house completely overrun with relics. More than 120 antique clocks — ranging from remnants of 19th‑century French colonialism to post‑war Japanese examples — decorate its walls.

Fresh from a solo exhibition at the Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum, he invites the Phnom Penh audience to immerse themselves in his emotional universe, where the forest becomes a mirror of the human soul.

On January 26, 2026, Raffles Hotel Le Royal in Phnom Penh hosted the opening of the exhibition “Touk Teuv Kampong Neuv,” an event blending contemporary art and reimagined Khmer gastronomy.

The President of the Académie Goncourt, Philippe Claudel, humbly inaugurates the first “Goncourt Choice of Cambodia” with francophone pupils and students. This initiative strengthens French literary influence in Phnom Penh, in connection with the upcoming Francophonie Summit.

L’Atelier Studio/Gallery is pleased to present the works of Steve Porte, an American photographer residing in Cambodia. Born in the United States, Steve Porte spent much of his professional life traveling the world while pursuing photography as a personal passion.