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February 2009

Stones in the Sky Video by Graham Hancock

Stones in the Sky Video by Graham Hancock

Graham Hancock is a proponent of unconventional theories about an ancient civilization that disseminated a sophisticated religion of ground-sky dualism and a “science” of immortality. Stones in the Sky Video by Graham Hancock

Devata and Apsara Videos at Angkor Temples in Cambodia

Devata and Apsara Videos at Angkor Temples in Cambodia

Carved bas-reflief representations of devata (demigoddesses) were a prominent component of Angkorian temple decoration throughout the Middle Ages. The walls of Angkor Wat, the greatest of the temples, are host to hundreds of such devata.

Videos and Antique Films of Angkor and Traditional Cambodian Dance

Videos and Antique Films of Angkor and Traditional Cambodian Dance

This article links to videos and antique films of Angkor and traditional Cambodian dance presentations. The first two-part video shows contains much rare footage of Cambodian history and the Royal Dancers from the early part of the 20th century. Videos and antique films of Angkor and traditional Cambodian dance

Kiss of the Yogini by David Gordon White Book Review

Kiss of the Yogini by David Gordon White Book Review

Provocative, well researched and an indispensable research source, David Gordon White gives clear, detailed insights into the origins and evolution of Tantric practices. Kiss of the Yogini by David Gordon White Book Review

Book Review of A Record of Cambodia by Zhou Daguan

Book Review of A Record of Cambodia by Zhou Daguan

This book is essential reading if you’re heading to Cambodia as a tourist on your first visit…or if you’re a scholar immersed in Southeast Asian studies. Book Review of A Record of Cambodia by Zhou Daguan

Island publisher renews quest to solve mystery of Angkor Wat Women

Island publisher renews quest to solve mystery of Angkor Wat Women

Holmes Beach resident Kent Davis could have been forgiven if he had given up his dreams of publishing books on Asian history, supporting a Cambodian school, and decoding the mystery of the 1,780 female statues at Angkor Wat temple in Cambodia. Island publisher renews quest to solve mystery of Angkor Wat women