PBS
Why Cambodian Orphanages House So Many Children Whose Parents Are Still Alive
The concept of orphanages has long been considered outdated in developed countries. In the developing world, however, these institutions still house hundreds of thousands of children. But the surprising reality is that the parents of...
PBS
Why Cambodian orphanages house so many children whose parents are still alive
The concept of orphanages has long been considered outdated in developed countries. In the developing world, however, these institutions still house hundreds of thousands of children. But the surprising reality is that the parents of...
PBS
Fighting Malaria In The Remote Reaches Of Cambodia
Malaria causes nearly half a million deaths worldwide every year. Ninety percent of them are in sub-Saharan Africa, where poor infrastructure limits delivery of drugs. But now there is worry that those drugs are losing effectiveness as...
PBS
How Giant African Rats Are Helping Uncover Deadly Land Mines In Cambodia
From Angola to the former Yugoslavia, land mines are a lethal legacy of wars over long ago. Cambodia is among the most affected countries, with millions of buried explosives that kill and maim people each year. Now, an organization is...
TED Talks
TED: The magic of Khmer classical dance | Prumsodun Ok
For more than 1,000 years, Khmer dancers in Cambodia have been seen as living bridges between heaven and earth. In this graceful dance-talk hybrid, artist Prumsodun Ok -- founder of Cambodia's first all-male and gay-identified dance...
TED Talks
TED: Why we need to end the era of orphanages | Tara Winkler
Could it be wrong to help children in need by starting an orphanage? In this eye-opening talk about the bad consequences of good intentions, Tara Winkler speaks out against the spread of orphanages in developing countries, caused in part...
TED Talks
Karen Tse: How to stop torture
Political prisoners aren't the only ones being tortured -- the vast majority of judicial torture happens in ordinary cases, even in 'functioning' legal systems. Social activist Karen Tse shows how we can, and should, stand up and end the...
TED Talks
Sophal Ear: Escaping the Khmer Rouge
TED Fellow Sophal Ear shares the compelling story of his family's escape from Cambodia under the rule of the Khmer Rouge. He recounts his mother's cunning and determination to save her children.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Ugly History: Cambodian Genocide | Timothy Williams
From 1975 to 1979, the Communist Party of Kampuchea ruled Cambodia with an iron fist, perpetrating a genocide that killed one fourth of the country's population. Roughly one million people were executed as suspected political enemies or...
SWPictures
Preventing Hepatitis B
New ReviewThis program travels to Cambodia, where 1 in 10 people carry hepatitis B, a major cause of liver cancer. Mothers often transmit the virus to their babies during childbirth, and children can pass the infection to each other through even...
The Daily Conversation
Iran Overthrows The Shah: Revolutions, Part 5
New ReviewIran becomes an Islamic Republic as Ayatollah Khomeini seizes power to become Supreme Leader. Part 5 of our journey through history's greatest revolutions--the moments that shaped modern civilization.
Curated Video
Examining Trade Relationships
A short video describing how different countries in Asia experience economic success.
Curated Video
Cambodia, Angkor - Exploring the Buddhist Banteay Kdei Temple (Citadel of Chambers)
Banteay Kdei Temple, a 12th-century temple in Cambodia, showcases the architectural brilliance of the Khmer Empire. Its name means 'citadel of chambers' and features intricate carvings and a unique layout with concentric galleries....
Curated Video
Cambodia, Angkor Pre Rup Temple
Angkor Pre Rup is a stunning temple complex in Cambodia's Angkor archaeological park. Built in the late 10th century, it is dedicated to Shiva. Its architecture symbolizes Mount Meru, featuring a three-tiered platform and a central...
Curated Video
Cambodia - Exploring the Wonders of Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat in Cambodia is a monumental site of Khmer architecture, originally built in the 12th century for the Hindu God Vishnu and later becoming a Buddhist temple. Covering 162.6 hectares, it features grand towers and intricate bas...
Curated Video
Cambodia starts work on a canal linking the Mekong River to the sea
Phnom Penh says the $1.7bn project is economic as Vietnam worries Chinese warships could use it.
Curated Video
Vaccine hunt: How mosquito saliva may stop viruses
Scientists believe they are getting closer to finding a way to prevent the next epidemic.
Curated Video
Mysteries of Angkor Wat: The Forgotten Temple of Vishnu in Cambodia
Deep in the jungles of Cambodia lies Angkor Wat—once a grand Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, now a mysterious abandoned site. Why was this massive temple complex left to decay? What secrets do its walls hold? In this video, we...
Curated Video
Cambodia's controversial canal
Why Cambodia's new canal project has its neighbours worried.
Great Big Story
Ta Prohm, the jungle temple of Cambodia
Discover Ta Prohm, the 12th-century Buddhist temple in Cambodia where trees and roots merge with ancient architecture.
Curated Video
Landmarks - Angkor Wat
ANGKOR WAT FEW LANDMARKS ARE MORE CONFOUNDING OR MORE BEAUTIFUL THAN CAMBODIA S ANGKOR WAT. BUILT IN THE FIRST HALF OF THE 12TH CENTURY, ANGKOR WAT IS THE PRINCIPAL TEMPLE OF WHAT WAS ONCE A VAST METROPOLIS. IT IS LOCATED FIVE KILOMETRES...
Curated Video
The Ancient Temples of Cambodia: Angkor Wat and Beyond
Angkor, Cambodia:"We started our expedition in Angkor, Cambodia, in one of the most spiritual ruins in the world, where once there was a city of great religious significance, Angkor Wat. This incredible temple is the largest religious...
Curated Video
Earning a living – Clip
Find out why earning a living in some parts of the world can be very dangerous. People and places - Human geography - Earning a living A Twig Tidbit Film - Clip. A short film that extends the learning beyond the curriculum.