Beauty and Darkness: Cambodia in Modern History

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The Beauty and Darkness project provides information on the recent history of Cambodia, particulary the Khmer Rouge period. This includes materials pertaining to Cambodia, as well as information about Cambodian refugees and immigrants abroad. Articles are categorized within the menus at the top of each page. The following links might be useful starting points:

The Banyan Tree A five-part article detailing Cambodia's recent history. Oral Histories A set of oral histories and biographical articles about Cambodians. Photos Several sets of photographs, including more than 750 pictures from Cambodia, and from Khmer communities abroad.

Facts and Figures Maps and basic statistical information. Travel Trip journals, travelogues, and general information about touring Cambodia. General Articles Links to many articles on various aspects of Cambodian history and culture.

Specific information can be located by using the site search page, and the most recent additions are listed on the What's New page. This site is primarily concerned with historical and cultural information. For news on current events in Cambodia, the Yahoo World News: Cambodia site and the Phnom Penh Post Online are excellent resources. For information on the Cambodia War Crimes Tribunal, see the Cambodia Tribunal Monitor.

What lessons from Cambodia are relevant to current events? This question is addressed in a new essay, Starting from Zero.