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The Elephant Corps of Angkor: War and Majesty
When you picture Angkor, you might think of temple spires and stone faces. But behind the grandeur stood an animal that carried kings, crushed enemies, and shaped the empire's military might. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Khmer Empire's war elephants — from the vast forests that supplied them to the brutal battles they decided. You'll hear about the Cham invasion of 1177, where war elephants charged across water, and the great king Jayavarman VII, who fought on elephant back. We'll look at the logistics of a royal elephant stables, the bond between mahout and…
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