Deep Roots of Angkor Wat; Cambodian Origins in the Funan Culture
January 6, 2024
Where did Angkor Wat come from? Most of its visitors don’t know how deep its roots are. The first big state in Cambodia was
Angkor Boogie; The Importance of Dance in Ancient Cambodia
January 3, 2024
I was in Preah Khan’s Hall of the Dancers, hoping that one of the female celestial dancers carved on the pillars and lintels would materialize and
The Buddha’s Footprint in Bangkok’s Wat Pho; Prettier than Zeus and Indra Combined
December 26, 2023
Greek gods and Indian concepts of the universe’s vastness–I’ve gotten into humongous things in the last few posts. I need a break. Yeah, Wat Pho’s
The Elephant and the Mandala; Finding Little-known Indian and Vietnamese Cultural Blends
December 20, 2023
I’ll continue the holiday season fireworks with a little-known mixture of 2 vibrant cultures you won’t hear about in many classrooms. I didn’t know much