Since January 1, 1946, military cooperation between France and Cambodia has woven an unbreakable bond — one born under the French Protectorate and resilient through the storms of history. In 2026, this partnership marks its 80th anniversary, a jubilee that celebrates not only a brotherhood in arms but also a shared commitment to world peace, elite training, and the promotion of the French language within the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF)

Kyōichi Sawada, a bold Japanese photographer, immortalized the horrors of the Vietnam War, earning the prestigious Pulitzer Prize in 1966. His life ended tragically in Cambodia in 1970, in an ambush that remains shrouded in mystery. This account explores his journey, his iconic images, and the shadows surrounding his brutal end.

As Cambodians commemorate the fall of the genocidal Khmer Rouge regime on January 7, it is important that we reflect upon some of the...

7 January is a symbolic date that marks a high point in Cambodian history, but still carries the spectre of the Khmer Rouge. Some consider..

Today marks January 7, a commemorative date marking the end of the totalitarian Khmer Rouge regime following the victory of Vietnamese troops allied with dissidents of Pol Pot’s regime.

At the heart of the dusty archives of Portuguese exploration in Asia emerges the gripping story of António da Madalena, a Portuguese Franciscan monk who, in the 16th century, became the first European to set foot on the mythical site of Angkor.

In the heart of the nineteenth century, Cambodia stood on the brink of the abyss, caught in a vice between the expansionist ambitions of Vietnam and Siam.

Khmer cuisine, rich in heritage and cultural depth, is more than just a collection of dishes — it is a language in motion, rooted in centuries of daily life, agricultural practice, ritual observance, and regional exchange.

Alexandre Yersin belongs to the rare group of Frenchmen whose memory is still honoured in today’s Vietnam. Discoverer of the plague bacillus, explorer, originator of the future mountain resort at Lang Bian (the city of Dalat), promoter of quinine and rubber plantations… Alexandre Yersin lived a full life — and saved thousands of others.

AN Studio has just announced the release of two major historical works on Cambodia, now available in EPUB and print formats. These works are sure to interest enthusiasts of Cambodia, its people, history, and culture, exploring the years 1952 to 1954, a key period marked by the kingdom's independence.

Let us recall that on November 11, 1918, the armistice ending the guerre de 14-18 was signed. The First World War, which caused more than 18 million deaths, saw the participation of thousands of volunteers from the French colonial empire. Among them were also Cambodians.

On this Sunday, November 9, 2025, the Kingdom of Cambodia commemorates the 72nd anniversary of the proclamation of its independence from the French colonial power. This national day, a symbol of sovereignty and rebirth, holds special significance for the Cambodian people. Through official ceremonies, parades, and tributes paid to His Majesty King Father Norodom Sihanouk, the architect of national freedom, the entire country celebrates the pride of its heritage and the continu

In April 1975, the Khmer Rouge regime took over Cambodia, plunging the country into four years of absolute terror and unprecedented genocide. The fall of Phnom Penh was followed by a policy of terror, organised famine, forced labour, mass executions and forced displacement.

In the late 1970s, as the brutal Khmer Rouge regime plunged Cambodia into horror, hundreds of thousands of Cambodians fled their country, finding precarious refuge in camps on the Thai border. These camps, such as Khao I Dang and Sakéo, appeared to be temporary havens in the face of genocide, but their reality soon proved to be far more complex and painful.

On 10 October 2025, the SOSORO Museum hosted a fascinating lecture by Professor Olivier de Bernon entitled ‘The first mentions of Cambodia on world maps’. This lecture took an enlightened look at those who first sketched the Cambodian kingdom on maps, revealing both the fascination of these pioneers and the glaring limitations of their understanding of the territory.

In the XIXᵉ century, when Europe was still vibrating to the rhythm of the great explorations and dreams of the Orient, one name resonated in scholarly and adventurous circles: that of Xavier Brau de Saint-Pol Lias.

The name Sean Flynn immediately conjures up a double legend: son of the legendary actor Errol Flynn, hero of the adventure films of Hollywood's golden age, and intrepid photojournalist who mysteriously disappeared in the middle of the fighting in Vietnam. His story, a blend of glamour, action, bravery and tragic disappearance, still fascinates journalists, historians and adventure enthusiasts today.

In French colonial history, some names resonate more loudly than others: Jules Ferry, Albert Sarraut and Lyautey. But one of the most striking figures, although less mentioned today, remains Paul Doumer. Governor General of Indochina from 1897 to 1902, and future President of the French Republic, he was above all a rigorous, pragmatic and authoritarian administrator, whose actions had a profound impact on Vietnam, Laos and above all Cambodia.

Cambodia will celebrate today the 32nd anniversary of the Constitution, promulgated on 24 September 1993.

Cambodia, the cradle of one of South-East Asia's most fascinating civilisations, is now world-renowned for its exceptional archaeological heritage, particularly the site of Angkor Wat, a powerful symbol of Khmer identity

At the heart of the 19th century, as the European powers sought to extend their influence in Asia, an exemplary figure stood out for his courage, his erudition and his decisive role in colonial and scientific history: Ernest Marie Louis de Gonzague Doudart de Lagrée.

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

On the border between Thailand and Cambodia, the Khao-I-Dang (KID) refugee camp was established between 1979 and 1993 as the oldest and most iconic sanctuary for Cambodians fleeing the war and atrocities of the Khmer Rouge regime.

Until 31 August 2025, the SOSORO Museum in Phnom Penh invites visitors to take a striking journey into Cambodia between 1972 and 1975, through the lens of British photographer Colin Grafton. This temporary exhibition, the result of close collaboration between the museum and the photographer, unveils a series of rare photographs that reveal the daily life, streets, and atmosphere of a country on the brink of collapse.