Cambodia, a mysterious land with a rich history, attracts attention like a magnet. Looking into the past of this country, we discover a fascinating world where the Khmer Empire blossomed like a lotus flower, testifying to the power and creativity of ancient societies. Then, walking through the dark corridors of colonialism, we see the stream of changes left behind by the colonizers, transforming Cambodia into a French protectorate. Then, we see the careful dance of King Sihanouk, who for years tried to maintain neutrality and not to quarrel with either side of the Cold War. Finally, the tragic drama of the Khmer Rouge and Pol Pot appears on the scene, bringing news that shocked the world. Cambodian history is a fascinating combination of glory and tragedy, full of life lessons that we should value and understand. That is why today I invite you on a journey through the ages. We will discover the fascinating history of Cambodia in this comprehensive, multi-layered episode of the history podcast. We will travel from the times of the mighty Khmer Empire, through the influence of the French protectorate, to the present day. We will immerse ourselves in the lives of King Sihanouk, Lon Nol and the infamous rule of the Khmer Rouge led by Pol Pot. Together we will see how these events shaped Cambodia and its inhabitants and how they affected its cultural heritage. Notes: 1/ The episode does not contain difficult to understand descriptions, images or photographs. Everything is friendly to younger history enthusiasts. 2/ This is not an episode about Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge - this is an episode in which I go back in time and explain how a series of events resulted in the years 1975-1979. This is the only way we can understand and engage in the history of the Khmer country. Thank you to my Patrons: https://pastebin.com/zyswBWcy If you like it - join :) https://patronite.pl/podcasthistoryczny Music/Music by - Whitesand; Purchase/buy: https://whitesand.bandcamp.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3GXun... YouTube: / @whitesandcomposer Whitesand songs: Adventure Begins • Whitesand - Adventure Begins [Orchest... Kingdom • Kingdom - Instrumental Music Brand New World • Brand New World - Instrumental Music Airborne • Airborne - Instrumental Music Humanity • Humanity - Instrumental Music Eternity • Whitesand - Eternity (Epic Beautiful ... • Spaceman - Instrumental Music Voidbringer • Voidbringer - Epic Instrumental Music The Way of Kings • The Way of Kings - Epic Instrumental ... Adamantine • Adamantine - Epic Instrumental Music Last of It's Kind • Last of It's Kind - Epic Instrumental... Into the Unknown • Into The Unknown - Instrumental Music Legend of the Sword • Legend of the Sword - Instrumental Music Legends Anthem • Whitesand - Legends Anthem [Epic Inst... The Giant • The Giant - Instrumental Music Unbreakable • Unbreakable - Instrumental Music Undiscovered • Undiscovered - Epic Dramatic Instrume... Fallen Leaves of Old • Whitesand - Fallen Leaves of Old Worth Fighting For • Worth Fighting For - Epic Instrumenta... Worthy • Worthy - Instrumental Music Ancient Mastery • Ancient Mastery - Instrumental Music Legends • Legends - Instrumental Music Open Music Revolution (www.openmusicrevolution.com) Sources: https://pastebin.com/ZEdzwQKG TT: / sadowski_rafal IG: / rafal_sadowskii 0:00 Intro 8:18 Thank you to Patrons 10:20 The beginning of the story - prelude 16:24 Colonialism and Industrialism - two forces that shaped modernity 22:53 Industrial Revolution 26:51 Industrial Revolution powers New Imperialism English: 30:33 The Maxim Rifle 32:13 Colonial Medicine 33:50 Dark Aspects of Colonization in the 19th and 20th Centuries 39:31 Riddle 45:20 Cambodia – the Beginning 47:40 Khmer – People of Cambodia 53:40 French Protectorate 59:13 Colonial Economy of Cambodia 1:02:51 The Call of Nationalism 1:07:18 WWII, France and Cambodia 1:14:38 Summary – from antiquity to 1945 1:17:25 Sihanouk and the beginning of the fight for independence. Khmer Issarak, Viet Minh. 1:27:20 Sihanouk and attempts to reconcile conflicting interests 1:32:28 What kind of ruler was Sihanouk? English: 1:40:48 The Left in Cambodia 1:46:43 Paris Student Group 1:53:42 Meet Pol Pot 1:59:23 Pol Pot's Return to Cambodia 2:03:05 Why Did the Khmer Rouge Fight Sihanouk? English: 2:06:19 1970, Lon Nol and the Coup 2:11:06 Carpet Bombing of Cambodia 2:17:21 Summary – Cambodia from Antiquity to the Eve of the Khmer Rouge 2:21:49 Khmer Rouge Views 2:29:05 The Khmer Rouge Enters Phnom Penh 2:32:19 The Killing Fields 2:35:17 Choeung Ek 2:39:25 Year Zero, Glasses 2:43:47 Daily Life Under Pol Pot 2:48:29 Party Tensions 2:51:32 Internal Purge: Tuol Sleng 2:56:18 The Fall of the Khmer Rouge 3:03:09 The Last Days of Pol Pot 3:06:42 The Last Chapter of History 3:13:49 The Conclusion